The Canary Islands side staged a dramatic comeback, clinching victory with a late strike in the 97th minute to silence the Galician outfit.
It was a hard-fought win for UD Las Palmas, who refused to quit and kept faith in a turnaround until the final moments. The decisive goal came from Marc Cardona, the Catalan forward who played a pivotal role in turning the match around alongside the influential Jonathan Viera. Even after Anastasios Douvikas struck for Celta Vigo and threatened to tilt the balance, Las Palmas remained dangerous in the final third, with Álvaro Vallés repeatedly tested as the visitors looked to profit from their chances, including opportunities created by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
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In football, anything can happen until the final whistle, a belief shared by García Pimienta and his players. The coach introduced changes to refresh the team and add a higher level of attacking intent, especially as Celta Vigo started to tire late in the game. The first major moment came from a penalty earned by Marc Cardona when Carl Starfelt brought him down, and Jonathan Viera converted from the spot. The Yellow ’21’ then helped set up Cardona for the winning goal, delivering a cross to the left that Cardona finished with composure to spark wild celebrations in the stands.
UD Las Palmas secured their second league win of the season, moving above the relegation zone and shifting the pressure onto a Celta Vigo side that felt the weight of the late push. Rafa Benítez watched from the bench as his team clung to a lead for longer than expected, only to succumb to the relentless home pressure as the clock wore down.
Minute by minute: Las Palmas versus Celta Vigo from La Liga for the 2023-2024 season.
The live summary of Las Palmas versus Celta Vigo from La Liga 2023-2024 includes goals and statistics, with the action unfolding across the Gran Canaria Stadium.
90′ + 7′Marc Cardona finishes a memorable move for Las Palmas, making it 2-1. The home crowd erupts as Viera threads a ball into the path of the striker, who places the shot beyond Iván Villar and into the corner of the net.
84′Jonathan Viera levels the score from the spot. Las Palmas equalize with a precise penalty to beat the keeper at the near post, sending the home supporters into raptures.
81′Las Palmas earn a set-piece chance after Cardona is brought down by Starfelt in the box, and the referee points to the penalty mark.
67′Anastasios Douvikas puts Celta Vigo ahead with a counter from a Las Palmas build-up. A fast transition, led by Jonathan Bamba, finds the Greek striker in a perfect position to score against Álvaro Vallés.
The first half finished with Las Palmas in control of possession but not able to translate that dominance into a clear goal, while Celta Vigo looked more dangerous on the break. VAR interventions influenced the score, with moments that could have changed the outcome of the game, including a disallowed effort by Strand Larsen after an earlier contact that prompted review. The decision preserved the scoreline at the break and set the stage for a dramatic second period.
36′A goal by Celta Vigo was chalked off after a VAR review. A diagonal pass found Strand Larsen in a promising position, but an earlier foul on Mika Mármol by Douvikas led to the reversal that kept the scoreline intact at that moment.
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Note: The match details reflect a contest where tactics, late substitutions, and game management all played crucial roles in shaping the outcome. This encounter showcased the intensity of La Liga competition and the fine margins that can decide a result in stoppage time.