Iago Aspas Double Decides Celta Vigo-Mallorca Match
T.E (Elbotola)
22 February 2026at20:45
Celta Vigo secured a two-nil victory over visiting Mallorca today, in a match held at the Abanca Balaídos stadium in Vigo, as part of the 25th round of the Spanish La Liga.
Iago Aspas opened the scoring for Celta Vigo from a penalty kick in the 85th minute. The 79th minute saw Moroccan player Jones Abdellaoui enter the field as a substitute for Mallorca.
Aspas then added Celta Vigo's second goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, following an assist from Williot Theo Swedberg.
With this result, Celta Vigo increased their tally to 37 points, placing them sixth in the league, while Mallorca remained on 24 points in 18th position.
Q&A
How did Mallorca utilize their substitutes during the match against Celta Vigo?
Mallorca introduced Moroccan player Jones Abdellaoui as a substitute in the 79th minute. This tactical change occurred late in the game, likely an attempt to impact the match's closing stages.
What implications does Celta Vigo's 2-0 victory have for both teams in the La Liga standings?
Celta Vigo's 2-0 win moves them to 37 points, securing sixth place in La Liga. Mallorca remains on 24 points in 18th position, impacting their fight for survival.