LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's Winning Streak Ends in 1-1 Draw with Celta Vigo
Atletico Madrid's streak of consecutive away wins at RC Celta de Vigo came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Estadio de Balaídos, with the Rojiblancos playing with 10 men for part of the match.
The draw marked a notable record for Celta Vigo, who had been struggling to find form this season...
Celta Vigo ended Atlético Madrid's record-breaking streak of consecutive away wins, holding the 10-man Rojiblancos to a 1-1 draw at Balaídos. The home side, who had yet to secure a league win this season, faced a tough test against the prolific goal-scorers of Atlético.
The match got off to a surprising start when, just six minutes in, Pablo Barrios advanced into the box and his squared pass was inadvertently turned into his own net by Celta Vigo's Carl Starfelt, giving Atlético an early lead.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, Atlético's lead was short-lived as Iago Aspas levelled the score for Celta Vigo, earning the home side a crucial point and snapping Atlético's winning streak.
FT: #CeltaAtleti 1-1
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Ten-man @atletienglish battle back for a point.#LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/9mihNbnwuv
After falling behind, Celta Vigo responded well and dominated the majority of the first half. The hosts were the more active side, with Atlético struggling to create clear chances. It wasn't until the 34th minute that Atlético had their first shot on target, with David Hancko's effort being saved by Ionuț Radu.
The complexion of the game shifted dramatically just before halftime when Atlético's Clement Lenglet was given a second yellow card for cynically blocking a Celta counter-attack. This red card reduced Atlético to 10 men and gave Celta Vigo renewed momentum heading into the break.
Celta Vigo's confidence grew after going a man up, and they nearly equalized just before halftime. A cross into the box found Borja Iglesias, who fired a close-range effort straight at Jan Oblak. The hosts continued to press for a goal, but their wait for a first-half home goal this season persisted.
Despite Atlético's defensive strength, Celta Vigo eventually broke through in the 68th minute. Iglesias' close-range shot was saved, but the rebound fell to substitute Iago Aspas, who slotted the ball home from point-blank range, securing a crucial equalizer for the hosts.
Celta Vigo's streak of scoring exactly once in each of their last six league games remains intact, but their winless run now stretches to eight matches. Despite this, they're sitting 17th in La Liga, just two points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid has jumped three places to fifth in the standings after their 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo.
Current Standings:
- 17th: Celta Vigo (5 points)
- 5th: Atlético Madrid (12 points)
STANDINGS | Here's how the #LALIGAEASPORTS table looks after Matchday 8. pic.twitter.com/aW8xS73yR7
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The draw extends Celta Vigo's winless streak, and they'll be looking to break it soon to move up the standings. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, is still in a good position but will aim to climb higher.
RESULTS | Here are the scores from Matchday 8 in #LALIGAEASPORTS! pic.twitter.com/NK2ajvEq1f
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