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Celta Vigo closer to avoiding relegation after edging Villarreal in Spanish league

Celta Vigo closer to avoiding relegation after edging Villarreal in Spanish league

Anastasios Douvikas scored the winning goal two minutes after coming off the bench as Celta Vigo moved closer to securing another season in the top tier with a 3-2 win over 10-man Villarreal. The victory moved Celta eight points clear of the relegation zone with four rounds remaining in the Spanish league. The Vigo club had parted ways with coach Rafa Benítez earlier this season because of the team's poor results. Claudio Giráldez has been at Celta's helm since then.