Sevilla vs Celta de Vigo: late comeback seals a dramatic draw at Sánchez Pizjuán
The Galicians struck late to steal a point from a game Sevilla seemed poised to win, after a red card colored the match from the 19th minute. Celta de Vigo disrupted the plans of thousands of Sevilla supporters and left the stands buzzing with what could have been a triumph at home in the Sánchez Pizjuán.
Details of the Sevilla versus Celta de Vigo clash in La Liga for the 2022-2023 season are available here.
En-Nesyri opened the scoring at 43 minutes and Acuña added a second at 81 minutes, giving Sevilla hope of collecting all three points after Pape Gueye was sent off early in the game. Celta did not surrender, rallying with strikes from Miguel Rodríguez at 89 minutes and Paciencia deep into stoppage time at 93 minutes to level the score.
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Celta de Vigo sat in ninth place while Sevilla stood thirteenth, with five points separating them from the drop zone.
Minute-by-minute Sevilla versus Celta de Vigo
Sevilla press conferences and post-match reactions
Fernando, on Movistar Plus: This competition shows strange patterns with suspensions. A 19-minute stoppage is unusual, yet the effort continues and the team must persist.
Patience, also speaking on Movistar Plus, added: I followed the coach’s plan to influence the game. The team’s attitude and willingness to win remain intact, and we left the field content with the performance.
Both speakers emphasized that the spirit of the squad stayed strong throughout the encounter.
Video highlights and key moments from Sevilla versus Celta de Vigo
At 81 minutes, Acuña delivered a superb goal, cutting in from the left and unleashing a powerful strike that beat the keeper. The celebration captured the intensity inside the stadium as Sevilla extended their lead.
Moments of the match also included a late milestone as Miguel Rodríguez found the net at 89 minutes to pull one back for Celta, followed by Paciencia’s equalizer in stoppage time, setting off a wave of reactions and multiple camera angles from the dramatic finish.
43rd minute goal: En-Nesyri rose highest at a corner to head Sevilla ahead, delivering a precise finish that anchored the team’s early advantage.
Early in the game, Sevilla faced adversity as Pape Gueye was dismissed for a second yellow card, forcing them to adjust their defensive discipline and game management as the match progressed.
Sevilla versus Celta de Vigo: match summary and context
Full statistics for Sevilla against Celta de Vigo
Source: Goal