The 2024/25 La Liga season kicked off with a shock result in Galicia, as Getafe secured a clinical 2-0 away victory over Celta Vigo. This triumph marked only their second win in 15 La Liga season openers, denying Celta a historic third straight head-to-head victory in Spain’s top flight.
First Half: Evenly Matched but Goalless
The opening stages promised an exciting contest. Getafe’s Mauro Arambarri came close with a first-time curling effort from a corner, while Celta legend Iago Aspas tested goalkeeper David Soria at the other end.
Celta pushed forward, with Óscar Mingueza and new signing Christantus Uche both threatening, but neither side could find the finishing touch. At halftime, the match was finely balanced at 0-0.
Second Half: Getafe Take Control
Getafe wasted no time after the restart. Just two minutes in, Uche and Adrián Liso combined brilliantly, with Liso applying a composed finish to give the visitors the lead.
Celta, urged on by their fans, looked to Aspas for inspiration. The veteran forward forced Soria into two strong saves with long-range efforts. However, instead of finding an equaliser, they were stunned again.
In the 70th minute, Uche turned from provider to scorer, rounding goalkeeper Ionuț Radu and slotting home into an empty net for 2-0.
Final Whistle: A Surprise but Not Unfamiliar
Despite eight minutes of stoppage time, Celta couldn’t break down Getafe’s resilient defence. The Madrid side held firm to claim a huge away win.
While the result may look like a surprise, Getafe recorded a league-high six away wins as underdogs last season. Tanzanian football fans will recognise the same fighting spirit that underdog clubs in the NBC Premier League often show against giants like Simba SC and Yanga SC.
Celta, meanwhile, will be disappointed not to have started their campaign on a positive note, especially after last season’s strong finish.
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Conclusion
Getafe’s 2-0 win over Celta Vigo sets the tone for an unpredictable La Liga season ahead. With star players like Aspas pushing but failing to overturn the result, and Getafe showing grit and efficiency, fans worldwide — including here in Tanzania — are reminded why Spanish football is unmissable.
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