- Rodrigo De Paul - 84'
Late De Paul stunner helps Atlético Madrid towards UCL spot
Rodrigo De Paul slots in the goal for Atletico Madrid
Rodrigo De Paul slots in the goal for Atletico Madrid
Atlético Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul scored a brilliant late goal to snatch a 1-0 home victory against relegation-threatened Celta Vigo as they consolidated fourth spot in Laliga on Sunday.
The Argentina midfielder controlled a clearance from a corner just outside the box before unleashing a breathtaking shot into the top right corner of the net in the 84th minute.
The win leaves Atlético with 70 points from 35 games, eight points ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao. Celta are 16th with 34 points, five points above the drop zone.
The hosts launched a late offensive effort but remarkable saves from Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita kept them at bay until De Paul's stunner just before the end secured the points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jorge Figueroa Vázquez
Spanish LALIGA Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | +21 | 41 |
| Barcelona | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | +29 | 38 |
| Real Madrid | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | +21 | 37 |
| Athletic Club | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +12 | 36 |
| Mallorca | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 30 |
| Villarreal | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | +1 | 27 |
| Real Sociedad | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +3 | 25 |
| Girona | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | +1 | 25 |
| Osasuna | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | -4 | 25 |
| Celta Vigo | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | -1 | 24 |
| Real Betis | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 24 |
| Sevilla | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 21 |
| Las Palmas | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 19 |
| Leganés | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -8 | 18 |
| Getafe | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -4 | 16 |
| Alavés | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -9 | 16 |
| Espanyol | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -13 | 15 |
| Real Valladolid | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -25 | 12 |
| Valencia | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 11 |
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