Celta Fortuna Defeats Barça Atlètic in Critical Survival Match

VIGO, Spain — In a tense showdown at Balaídos on April 4, 2025, Celta Fortuna topped Barça Atlètic 3-1, making survival in the league increasingly difficult for the visiting side.

Celta opened the scoring early in the match when defender Mbacke accidentally put the ball into his own net, giving the home side a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute. Barça Atlètic sought an immediate response, maintaining pressure throughout the first half.

In the 12th minute, Barça Atlètic’s Cedric scored the equalizer with a well-placed shot, demonstrating the team’s resilience. However, just before halftime, Celta’s powerhouse Hugo González restored the home side’s lead in the 46th minute, making it 2-1.

The first half ended with a controversial moment as Álvaro Cortés had a goal disallowed for offside, leaving Barça Atlètic fans frustrated.

Barça Atlètic coach Sergi Milà urged his players to keep pushing, but Celta’s solid defense proved to be a formidable challenge. Despite a few attempts, including a narrow miss by Landry Farré in the dying minutes, Barça could not find the back of the net.

The second half saw Celta extend their advantage when Hugo González scored again, marking his second goal of the match and sealing a 3-1 victory.

This win is crucial for Celta Fortuna, securing their third consecutive victory in the league, while Barça Atlètic continues to fight for survival, now seven points adrift from safety.

“We played a strong game but lacked the finishing touch when it mattered the most,” said Barça Atlètic’s coach Milà after the match. “We must regroup and prepare for our next challenge if we are to have any hope of survival in this league.”