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Celta Vigo Dominate Mallorca in Convincing 2-0 Victory

Celta Vigo's clinical finishing and relentless pressure proved too much for a Mallorca side that struggled to create any meaningful chances in this La Liga clash. The hosts enjoyed a staggering 57% possession and outshot their opponents 20 to 1, with 12 of their attempts coming from inside the box.

The turning point came in the 85th minute when Celta forward Iago Aspas converted a penalty to break the deadlock. Aspas then doubled the lead in stoppage time, capping off a man-of-the-match performance with his second goal of the game. The 29-year-old striker has now scored 18 goals this season, accounting for 46% of Celta's total tally.

Celta's victory can be attributed to their intelligent use of the flanks. Wingers Swedberg and Moriba consistently found pockets of space and played key passes, creating 6 chances and registering an assist between them. In contrast, Mallorca's narrow formation and lack of width allowed Celta's fullbacks to push high up the pitch, overwhelming the visitors' defense.

The result leaves Mallorca rooted to the bottom of the La Liga table, having won just 3 of their 25 matches this season. Manager Javier Aguirre will be concerned by his team's inability to create scoring opportunities, managing just a single shot on target. Unless they can quickly address their offensive woes, Mallorca's hopes of avoiding relegation look increasingly bleak.