Celta Vigo have publicly thanked their supporters for a record-breaking away following, with 3,000 fans travelling to Glasgow for the Europa League match against Celtic. The club released a statement highlighting the 'brotherhood' created and the electric atmosphere generated by the largest travelling contingent in their history.

"If there's one thing you've shown us again in Glasgow, it's that wherever we are, we never walk alone," the club said in its official message. The statement also confirmed that "this was our biggest away trip ever." The club detailed that, prior to the match, the fans gathered in the central George Square, where they created a festive and united atmosphere that was widely noted. This massive show of support comes at a key point in the season, with the sky-blue side sitting ninth in La Liga with 12 points from ten games, following a 0-0 draw with Real Betis last Saturday.

Europa League context

The match at Celtic Park, which ended in a 1-2 victory for Celta with a Javier Rodríguez Galiano brace, was key for both sides. Both Celta Vigo and Celtic were searching for their first points in the Europa League group stage after losing their opening two fixtures. The Galician side had fallen to Omonia Nicosia and Juventus, while the Scots lost to Ferencváros and Benfica. The victory in Glasgow leaves the team coached by Eduardo Coudet with three points in Group F, keeping their qualification options alive.

The team's response in Glasgow, backed by that tidal wave of support, contrasts with their continental start and fits within an inconsistent domestic run. Their recent league form reads two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five outings, a record that leaves them 15 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Looking to the next challenge

After the European fixture, focus returns to domestic competition. Next Saturday, 31 October, Celta Vigo will visit Rayo Vallecano, who sit 16th in the table. With 10 goals scored and only 7 conceded this season, the team is searching for more consistency to climb the standings. The final chapter of this story will be written in Vallecas, where the team will aim to capitalise on the morale boost provided by their loyal support.

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