Celta Vigo II's position in the Segunda División table took a hit with a 1-0 away defeat to Almería this weekend. The reserve team of the club, whose first team sits 14th in La Liga with 7 points, failed to capitalise on their territorial advantage and chance creation.
The celestial side enjoyed 51.4% possession and fired 16 shots, with six on target, compared to Almería's 12 attempts and a single shot on goal. Yet, the home team's sharper passing accuracy (87.8% to 85.9%) and a stubborn defence secured the points. Celta II completed 483 passes and committed 14 fouls without receiving a booking, but their attack, spearheaded by Miguel de la Fuente and Nico Melamed, found no way through.
This loss stands in stark contrast to the first team's most recent result, a 5-0 thrashing of Racing Santander. The senior side's recent form of one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five outings points to an inconsistency that appears to have filtered down to the reserves.
The defeat leaves Celta Vigo II further adrift from the promotion places, urgently needing to find a cutting edge. The first team's next fixture, a trip to 18th-placed Elche on October 11th, represents a key opportunity to build momentum and is listed in our fixtures schedule.
