After Villarreal defeated Celta Vigo 4-3 at home, Dani Parejo scored from a penalty rebound in the tenth minute of extra time on Monday to take over first place in La Liga.
After Villarreal defeated Celta Vigo 4-3 at home, Dani Parejo scored from a penalty rebound in the tenth minute of extra time on Monday to take over first place in La Liga. After winning their first two games, Celta began the third round of the Liga season atop the table, ahead of Real Madrid on goal differential. After 12 minutes, Borja Iglesias, who was playing for Celta for the first time, gave the visitors the lead by pouncing on a loose ball and tucking it into an empty net.
Sergi Cardona equalized from a corner in the 26th minute after going unchallenged at the far post.
Before the half, Oscar Mingueza put Celta back ahead.
After just one minute on the pitch, Thierno Barry, a Villarreal replacement, headed an equalizer on the hour.
Villarreal took the lead four minutes later when Jailson, a defender for Celta, diverted a cross from Nicolas Pepe into his own net.
Swedish center back In the 80th minute, Carl Starfelt headed Celta level.
Hugo Alvarez, a second-half substitution for Celta, brought down Barry deep into stoppage time, resulting in a penalty.
Parejo’s penalty kick was stopped by goalie Ivan Villar, but the midfield player scored on the rebound.
With the win, Villarreal moved up to seven points and assumed first place.
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