Celta de Vigo is playing for its life in the final match of LaLiga. It must earn points against FC Barcelona to avoid relegation to the Spanish Second Division. With that goal in mind, the home team went all out in search of the goal, and finally achieved it in the final stretch of the first half. Gabri Veiga appeared to score the 1-0 and unleash the craziness in the Abanca Balaídos Stadium (Vigo).
It was the 41st minute of the game when the midfielder reached the area and shot across Ter Stegen to open the scoring in favor of the 'celtists'. The Spanish player scored a good goal, which for now ensures the permanence of his team in the First Division. As expected, he couldn't help but get emotional and cry with joy.
The goal allowed Celta to have oxygen and breathe calmly, as it depends on itself to avoid relegation. However, this goal affected Ter Stegen: he will no longer be able to break Paco Liaño's historic record. Both are tied with 26 clean sheets in the same LaLiga season.
In the second half, Veiga scored an amazing goal to complete his brace against FC Barcelona. It was a 'lob'. Ter Stegen stretched as much as he could, but couldn't prevent the goal. A goal that once again made the sports venue explode. The team where Peruvian Renato Tapia plays is saving itself from relegation.
Barcelona vs. Celta: what's next
After winning LaLiga and playing the final match against Celta, Xavi Hernández's team is preparing to face its first pre-season friendly. It will be against Andrés Iniesta's Vissel Kobe, who will leave the Asian club in the upcoming transfer market. A match that will serve for the Blaugrana coach to continue testing his team.
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 6th, starting at 5:30 a.m. (Peru time, 12:30 p.m. in Spain). It's worth noting that this is the second friendly match between Barcelona and Vissel Kobe. They already played on July 27, 2019. That match was part of Barcelona's pre-season tour and ended with a 2-0 victory for Ernesto Valverde's side.
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