La Liga: Depay Scores First Goal To Propel Atletico Beyond Celta Vigo

Dutch forward Memphis Depay scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in a dramatic 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo in LaLiga.

Atleti were down to 10 men after Stefan Savic's red card, the Dutch forward made a quick play to spin and secure the loose ball in the 89th minute, earning his team the win.

Depay, who was signed from Barcelona in January, finally found the net in LaLiga for the first time since September. Throughout the match, Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak made several incredible saves, including one to keep the ball from crossing the line after Celta striker Iago Aspas nearly scored.

First goal ✅
3 points ✅ pic.twitter.com/J77PwrFHOE

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 12, 2023

Celta dominated the game, with Aspas hitting the crossbar from a free kick, but Oblak continued to make crucial stops to secure the victory for Atletico.

With Yannick Carrasco's effort deflecting into Depay's path, the forward kept a calm demeanour and successfully steered the ball into the goal.

Atletico Madrid's win put them a point behind third-place Real Sociedad, while Celta Vigo remains provisionally 13th, unable to secure their third consecutive win. The leaders, Barcelona, will play Villarreal later on Sunday.