The San Mamés match delivered everything a football aficionado could crave: seven goals, two penalties, a swing in the scoreline and a finale that stung. Athletic Club de Bilbao surged to a stunning victory over Celta in Nuevo San Mamés, sealing it in the final moments as Berenguer converted a penalty in the 98th minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. It might just be the standout game of the season, a rollercoaster that delivered goals, drama and a heartbreaking finish.
Athletic Club rose to the occasion with a dramatic 4-3 win over Celta in LaLiga action. Berenguer’s successful spot kick in stoppage time proved decisive, clinching the win for the Basque side. The light blue team started strong, took the lead, and had to come from behind twice, with Strand Larsen delivering a late strike to restore balance before Iago Aspas missed a penalty that could have altered the outcome.
The match unfolded with wild momentum, as Athletic showed growth in the second half and grabbed control late. Nico Williams, initially energetic, seemed to tire in the closing minutes, prompting Valverde to shuffle the squad, bringing in Raúl García’s aerial presence and Berenguer’s fresh legs to push for the victory.
Celta left Bilbao feeling they earned more, despite leaving with a point in the end. Their earlier dominance gradually faded as the game wore on, with a persistent defensive lapse opening the door for Strand Larsen and Iago Aspas to stretch the defense. The 66th minute equalizer by Larsen added drama, yet Aspas moments later saw a penalty saved by the Athletic goalkeeper, keeping the contest tight until the final whistle.
For a third consecutive match, Celta conceded late, a troubling pattern for a team already facing doubts about form and consistency. The late concession against Girona, followed by an En-Nesyri header that earned Sevilla a draw, and now a stoppage-time penalty against Athletic, underscored a period of vulnerability in the final minutes of play.
The video summary of Athletic Club de Bilbao 4-3 Celta, LaLiga 2023-2024: goals, best plays and controversies
ATHLETIC XI
CELTA XI