Marcos Alonso’s late penalty secured a 1-0 victory for Celta Vigo over Sevilla on Monday, leaving the home side to suffer their fourth straight defeat.
The match saw chances at both ends, but Celta looked the more threatening side throughout. Ilaix Moriba was particularly wasteful, skying an open opportunity that seemed easier to convert.
Redemption came for Moriba in the dying minutes when he was brought down in the box, earning his side a decisive penalty.
Alondo, the former Chelsea defender, calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, sparking protests from Sevilla’s 31,000-strong crowd frustrated by their team’s ongoing struggles.
The defeat extended Sevilla’s scoring drought to four games, leaving them perilously positioned in 14th place, just three points clear of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Celta continued their impressive run, claiming 13 points from a possible 15 to climb to seventh, level on points with Real Betis.
