Alavés Triumphs Over Celta in Thrilling La Liga Showdown at Mendizorrotza

In a riveting match held at the Estadio Mendizorrotza on January 24, 2025, Deportivo Alavés secured a crucial victory against Celta de Vigo, winning 2-1. The match was marked by an intense and competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for dominance in La Liga’s latest fixtures. Alavés opened the scoring early in the 17th minute with a stunning goal from forward Miguel Ángel Roja, who expertly finished a cross from the right flank. Celta de Vigo equalized shortly after, with striker Iago Aspas finding the back of the net in the 29th minute, taking advantage of a defensive error from Alavés. However, Alavés regained the lead just before half-time when veteran midfielder Lucas Pérez scored in the 43rd minute, placing a brilliantly placed shot beyond the reach of Celta’s goalkeeper, Agustín Marchesín. The second half saw Celta press for an equalizer, but despite several near misses and a late surge, they were unable to break through Alavés’s defense. Alavés held on strong to claim all three points, boosting their standing in La Liga. This match showcased the resilience and determination of Alavés, as noted by their coach, who praised his team’s effort: ‘We fought for every ball today, and it was that spirit that earned us the victory.’ Meanwhile, Celta’s coach expressed his disappointment but remained optimistic about their upcoming matches. The result leaves Alavés in a promising position as they move into the latter part of the season, while Celta will look to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their next fixture.