Aspas hails Celta's defensive grit after smash-and-grab at Sevilla
Celta Vigo captain Iago Aspas praises his side's resilience after their hard-fought victory at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, highlighting their impressive away form this season.
Celta Vigo captain returns to starting lineup and helps guide his team to another impressive away victory
Battling through the physical test
The Sky Blues’ talisman Iago Aspas returned to the starting eleven and made his presence felt as Celta secured another three points on their travels. The veteran forward described a proper battle at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, where Celta had to weather an early storm before capitalizing on their chance from the penalty spot.
“It was a very entertaining match because it had many contacts, very physical,” noted Aspas, who clearly had his work cut out against Sevilla’s robust midfield.
The match played out exactly as Celta had anticipated, with Sevilla’s physicality making for a scrappy affair. Yet this Celta side has developed a knack for these types of contests this season.
Defensive solidity becoming Celta’s calling card
What’s been proper impressive about this Celta outfit is their ability to keep clean sheets away from home - something that’s been a bit of a dog’s dinner for them in previous campaigns.
“This year we are performing very well in these types of matches, keeping a clean sheet,” Aspas pointed out, highlighting how the team has learned to stick together defensively before pouncing when opportunities arise.
After absorbing Sevilla’s early pressure, backed by their vociferous home support, Celta gradually found their rhythm and spaces opened up. With the quality they possess in their ranks, they managed to turn the tide and secure all three points.
Valuing every point
Aspas was keen to emphasize the importance of their points haul as they reach the halfway point of the season. “We have to value all the points achieved, especially in a difficult scenario,” the skipper remarked.
Celta recognized they were facing a Sevilla side in poor form after their recent home defeat, and they didn’t waste the opportunity to capitalize on their opponents’ fragile confidence.
Swedberg shares the joy
Young midfielder Williot Swedberg also expressed his delight with the result:
- Described the match as “very intense”
- Acknowledged the difficulty of winning at the Sánchez-Pizjuán
- Highlighted the end-to-end nature of the contest despite the low scoreline
For Celta, this victory represents another step in what’s shaping up to be a promising campaign, with their away form becoming a particular strength to hang their hat on.