Celta Vigo continued their push for European football with a crucial 1-0 away win over Real Sociedad on Matchday 36 of La Liga, putting themselves on the brink of qualifying for next season’s UEFA Europa League.

The decisive moment came late in the first half when attacking midfielder Alfonso González found the back of the net with a composed finish, sealing all three points for the Galician side. It was a disciplined and determined display from Claudio Giráldez González’s men, who showed they are more than ready for European nights.

The victory lifts Celta to 52 points and firmly into 7th place in the league table — a position that is expected to grant Europa League qualification. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, continue their underwhelming run and now sit 12th, well off the European pace.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Real Sociedad - Celta 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: González A.M., 44 (0:1)

Real Sociedad: Remiro; Muñoz A. (Javi Lopez, 78); Elustondo; Traore Ha-i (Aramburu, 61); Zubimendi; Zubeldia I.; Oyarzabal (Etxezarreta, 87); Kubo T.; Sergio Gomez (Barrenetxea, 61); Méndez B. (Sucic L., 77); Marin P.
Bench: Larranaga; Torres A. F.; Odriozola; Pacheco J.; Martín Jon; Olasagasti; Turrientes
Yellow Cards: Muñoz A. 63; Zubimendi 87; Sucic L. 90

Celta: Guaita; Mingueza; Carreira; Domínguez C.; Galiano J.; Moriba; Beltrán (Sotelo, 90); Ristič M. (Lago, 77); Lopeez F. (Durán, 66); Iglesias (Losada, 77); González A.M. (Swedberg, 77)
Bench: Villar; Girona; Sousa D.; Alvarez H.; Aspas; Cervi
Yellow Cards: Moriba 71