Celta overtook Rayo Vallecano with a brace from Iago Aspas

On Matchday 25 of Spain – LaLiga Santander 2022-2023, Iago Aspas scored twice in the Celestes’ 3-0 crushing victory over Rayo. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Iago Aspas (5′ 2T and 39′ 2T) and Pathé Ciss (6′ 2T, against). While the away goals were scored by .

After 49 minutes of play in the second half, defender Alejandro Catena’s shot hit the opposing goal post and Rayo Vallecano wanted to celebrate.

The party figure was Iago Aspas. The Celta striker showed his best by scoring 2 goals, shooting 4 times in the opposite goal and managing 16 correct passes.

Javier Galán was also relevant. The Celta defender was important to get 2 balls out of the danger zone.

A high foul rate constantly slowed play on the pitch. There were several admonitions: Fran Beltrán, Santi Comesaña, Iván Balliu, Óscar Rodríguez and Florian Lejeune.

Celta strategist Carlos Carvalhal stopped the starting XI with a 4-4-2 formation with Iván Villar in goal; Kevin Vázquez, Joseph Aidoo, Unai Núñez and Javier Galán on the defensive line; Carles Pérez, Fran Beltrán, Gabriel Veiga and Luca de la Torre in the middle; and Haris Seferovic and Iago Aspas in attack.

For their part, the elected officials of Andoni Iraola entered the field with a 4-5-1 scheme with Stole Dimitrievski under the three sticks; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena and Fran García in defence; Pathé Ciss, Santi Comesaña, Isaac Palazón, Óscar Trejo and Álvaro García in midfield; and Raúl de Tomás in front.

Juan Pulido Santana has been appointed as the main referee for the game at the Balaídos stadium.

The following day, Los Celestes will face Espanyol and Rayo will play at home against Girona.

With this result, the animator accumulates 31 points throughout the competition and occupies the eleventh place. For its part, the visit adds 35 units and is in seventh place.

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