Celta de Vigo Comes Back with Pride to Draw Against Deportivo Alavés
The match at Mendizorrotza delivered a dramatic twist. Deportivo Alavés seemed headed for a clear victory, but Celta de Vigo showed their composure to rescue a last-gasp draw. A night of intense emotions for both sets of fans 🤯.
Budimir's Brace Was Not Enough
The Croatian striker Ante Budimir was the nightmare for the sky-blues during the first half. He efficiently capitalized on two clear opportunities to beat goalkeeper Iván Villar. This quick brace gave an apparent tranquility to the home team, which controlled the initial rhythm of the match.
Keys to Alavés' first half:- Budimir finished accurately in two decisive individual actions.
- Alavés exercised good control of the ball and spaces.
- Celta showed difficulties in creating danger in the attacking zone.
A dream first half faded away in the second half for the Vitoria side.
The Sky-Blues' Reaction After the Break
The dynamics of the match changed radically. The team led by Claudio Giráldez came out with a different attitude, pressing higher and seeking a more vertical game. The insistence and a defensive error by Alavés opened the door to the comeback.
Factors of the change:- Celta increased the intensity and aggressiveness in pressing.
- Alavés dropped their block, ceding the initiative.
- The home defense made a mistake that Celta knew how to capitalize on.
A Point That Tastes Like Glory
While the Alavés fans felt the frustration of seeing victory slip away, the sky-blue supporters celebrated the draw with the euphoria of a win. This point bolsters Celta's morale in their fight for ambitious objectives in the standings, and leaves a lesson for Alavés on managing matches 🤔.