Villarreal's narrow victory over Celta Vigo secured their lead in La Liga with a counterattack.
Villarreal and Celta Vigo played out a thrilling match at the Estadio de la Cerámica, with both teams looking to secure all three points. The game was filled with twists and turns, but it was Villarreal who emerged victorious thanks to a counterattack.
The first half saw both sides create chances, but neither could find the back of the net. However, the second half was different. In the 57th minute, Villarreal took control of the game with a counterattack. They broke through Celta Vigo's defense and scored a stunning goal from the penalty spot.
The goal came from the impressive play of Yeray Litoralde, who beat his defender before firing home. The goal put Villarreal ahead by one goal and they never looked back. Celta Vigo tried to fight back, but it was too little, too late.
With the win, Villarreal extended their lead in La Liga to six points. It was a well-deserved victory for the team, which has been playing some fantastic football lately. Celta Vigo will have to work hard if they want to keep up with Villarreal in the league race.