A relatively cagey opening saw few clear-cut opportunities, though Álvaro Morata missed a close-range header for the visitors.
From the resulting free kick, Iago Aspas struck the crossbar, narrowly missing the chance to put Celta ahead. The Winning Goal (89')
Against the run of play, substitute Memphis Depay—who had joined from Barcelona in January—struck the decisive blow in the final minute of regulation time. Celta Vigo 0-1 AtlГ©tico Madrid - Memphis Depay 89'
Yannick Carrasco drove into the box and attempted a shot that was deflected by a defender.
Celta intensified their attack after the break. Iago Aspas had a goal-bound effort parried by Oblak, who then brilliantly clawed the ball off the line as it trickled toward the net. A relatively cagey opening saw few clear-cut opportunities,
The encounter was largely dominated by Celta Vigo, who created several high-quality chances but were repeatedly denied by the heroics of goalkeeper Jan Oblak .
On February 12, 2023, scored his first goal for Atlético Madrid in the 89th minute to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo at the Abanca-Balaídos. The win was particularly significant as Diego Simeone's side played the final 20 minutes with ten men following a red card for Stefan Savić. Match Summary Yannick Carrasco drove into the box and attempted
The loose ball fell to Memphis near the penalty spot. He reacted quickly, spinning and poking a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Iván Villar to seal the three points. Celta Vigo 0-1 Atlético (12 Feb, 2023) Game Analysis