Late Villarreal Strike Secures La Liga Lead Over Celta Vigo

In a thrilling match on Monday, Dani Parejo scored from a penalty rebound in the 10th minute of added time to secure Villarreal a 4-3 home victory over Celta Vigo. This win allowed Villarreal to take the top spot in La Liga from Celta Vigo. Celta Vigo had opened the third round of the Liga season at the top of the table on goal difference from Real Madrid, after winning their first two games. Borja Iglesias, who was making his debut for Celta, gave the visitors the lead by capitalizing on a loose ball and slotting it into an empty net after just 12 minutes into the game.

Sergi Cardona, unmarked at the far post, levelled from a 26th-minute corner.

Oscar Mingueza smashed Celta back ahead before half-time.

Villarreal substitute Thierno Barry, who had been on the field for a minute, headed an equaliser on the hour.

Four minutes later, Celta defender Jailson turned a cross from Nicolas Pepe into his own net to put Villarreal ahead.

Swedish centre-back Carl Starfelt headed Celta level in the 80th minute.

Deep into stoppage time Celta's Hugo Alvarez, a second-half substitute, pulled down Barry to concede a penalty.

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Goalkeeper Ivan Villar saved Parejo's spot kick but the midfielder scored from the rebound.

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The victory took Villarreal to seven points and they took over top spot.

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