Fantastic win for Celta, boosting motivation for final stretch of LaLiga. RC Celta thrashed Sevilla (4-0) led by its homegrown players Sergio Álvarez under the goal posts and Iago Aspas in the attack. The latter scored his second hattrick this season and adds 114 goals with the Celta jersey, one more than legendary Vlado Gudelj. Balaídos cheered the team on vibrantly and enjoyed a victory that places Celta back in the race for a European spot next season.
GAME SHEET
4-CELTA: Sergio, Hugo Mallo, Sergi Gómez, Roncaglia, Jonny (Cabral, min.76), Lobotka, Wass (Radoja, min.74), Pablo Hernández (Boyé, min.82), Brais Méndez, Sisto, Iago Aspas.
0-SEVILLA: Soria, Layún, Kjaer (Lenglet, min.39), Carriço, Guilherme, N’Zonzi, Pizarro (Vázquez, min.59), Sarabia, Banega, Sandro, Ben Yedder.
Goal: Arana (1-0, min.38, own goal); Iago Aspas (2-0, min.57); Iago Aspas (3-0, min.61); Iago Aspas (4-0, min.78).
Referee: Álvarez Izquierdo, Catalonia committee. Yellow cards: Jonny (Celta); Pizarro, Banega (Sevilla).
Stadium: Balaídos, 16.919 spectators.