Celta Vigo's B team, Celta Fortuna, fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Córdoba CF in LaLiga Hypermotion on Tuesday. The Vigo-based side scored twice late on through Álvaro Marín and a Víctor Sánchez own goal to earn a point in matchday 12 of the second division. The result provides a positive note for the club's academy as the senior team, sitting 9th in La Liga with 12 points, looks to rebound from a 3-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. The B team is now in a strong run of form, having suffered just one defeat in their last five matches.

The match kicked off at 18:30 CET and saw Córdoba take the lead before Celta Fortuna's late rally. Manager Claudio Giráldez turned to his bench, introducing David Sueiro whose corner kick led to a missed header by Seyni Ndiaye. Persistence paid off in the closing stages with Marín finding the net in the 85th minute and Sánchez turning the ball into his own goal under pressure in the 88th, completing the comeback in a decisive three-minute spell. The team created other chances, including a left-footed shot from outside the box by Vladimir Silva that went wide and a blocked effort from Ángel Arcos.

Substitutions and cards

Injury and tactics forced several changes for the home side. Germain Miller came on as a substitute following an injury, while Stefan Bajcetic entered the midfield. Ángel Dávila and David Sueiro were also introduced in the second half to alter the game's dynamic. The referee was busy, showing six yellow cards in total. Celta's Óscar Marcos and Córdoba's Théo Zidane were booked for dangerous play, and Córdoba's Ismael Ruiz received a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal. David Sueiro was also cautioned after coming on.

Defensively, Celta Fortuna had moments of resilience, with Joel López drawing a foul in his defensive third and goalkeeper Coke Carrillo conceding a corner. An attempted through ball from Quique Ribes to Ángel Arcos was ruled offside, but the team's late push was ultimately rewarded. The fourth official indicated six minutes of added time, during which Celta B pressed for a winner without success.

The draw is a useful step for the B team's development in the second tier, a pipeline the senior club monitors closely. Celta Vigo's first team now turns its focus to a key home fixture against 18th-placed Levante on November 8th. The performance of academy players like those who featured against Córdoba shows the depth available within the club's structure.

The report in full is at Mundo Deportivo