Rodrigo De Paul scored a brilliant late goal to snatch a 1-0 home victory for Atletico Madrid against relegation-threatened Celta Vigo, as they consolidated fourth spot in La Liga on Sunday. (More Football News)
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Celta Vigo, La Liga: Simeone's Side On Course For Champions League
The win leaves Atletico Madrid with 70 points from 35 games in La Liga – eight points ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao – while Celta Vigo are 16th with 34 points, five points above the drop zone
The Argentina midfielder controlled a clearance from a corner just outside the box before unleashing a breathtaking shot into the top-right corner with just six minutes remaining.
The win leaves Atletico with 70 points from 35 games – eight points ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao – while Celta are 16th with 34 points, five points above the drop zone.
Diego Simeone's hosts had launched a late offensive effort but remarkable saves from Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita kept them at bay until De Paul's stunner clinched three points.
Atletico can secure a spot in the Champions League next season with victory away at Getafe on Wednesday.
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