Atlético Madrid edged out Celta de Vigo in a win on Saturday, 4x1, in a game related to matchweek 5 of La Liga. Coming into the contest, Madrid's team came from a draw, and Vigo's team came from two wins.
The opening goal was scored by Ángel Correa with 9 minutes on the clock.
After 50 minutes, Rodrigo de Paul fired home Atlético Madrid second goal, assisted by Koke . With 66 minutes on the clock, Diego Simeone's team increased their lead with a goal from Yannick Carrasco. In the 71st minute, Gabri Veiga fired home for Celta de Vigo, laid on by Iago Aspas. In an unlucky moment Unai Núñez scored an own goal after 82 minutes.
After the result Atlético Madrid are 4th in the table, with 10 points, while Celta de Vigo sit 7th place, with 7 points. With regard to the next fixture, Diego Simeone's team will play at home against Real Madrid, while Eduardo Coudet's team visit Valencia.
| Atlético de Madrid | Celta de Vigo | |||
3 | Shots | 3 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 7 | 7 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 58 | Total Passes | 87 | 7 |
| 8 | 52 | Passes Completed | 75 | 7 |
| 7 | 2 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |
