VIGO, Spain (AP) — In a match that encapsulated the struggles of both teams, Las Palmas and Celta Vigo played to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Monday, March 31, 2025. The match, part of the 29th week of the season, left Las Palmas still searching for a victory, extending their winless streak to 12 games and placing them second from the bottom of the table.
Celta Vigo opened the scoring just seconds before halftime when Alfonso Gonzalez, cutting inside from the left, curled a stunning shot into the far corner from the edge of the box. This goal, coming in the second minute of added time, seemed to give Celta the momentum they needed as they aimed to maintain their unbeaten streak, which now extends to eight matches.
However, Las Palmas responded quickly after the break. Just three minutes into the second half, Alberto Moleiro found the back of the net, leveling the score at 1-1. This goal was a much-needed boost for Las Palmas, who have been struggling throughout the season. Despite the equalizer, the match would not go without further drama.
In the 72nd minute, Fabio Silva thought he had scored a late winner for Las Palmas, but his goal was disallowed after a VAR review determined he was offside. This decision was a significant blow to the visitors, who were desperate for their first win since just before Christmas.
Adding to Las Palmas' woes, their starting goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen was forced off the pitch on a stretcher following a first-half collision with Celta's Borja Iglesias. Cillessen's injury further complicated an already challenging situation for Las Palmas, who had to rely on backup keeper Dinko Horkas for the remainder of the match.
Despite the setbacks, Las Palmas showed resilience. The introduction of Adnan Januzaj in the 87th minute provided a spark, but it was not enough to secure a victory. In the end, the match concluded with both teams sharing the points, leaving Celta Vigo in ninth place with 39 points and Las Palmas rising slightly to 17th with 28 points.
The match highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Las Palmas, who will need to address their defensive frailties and find a way to convert their chances into wins if they hope to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo will look to build on their unbeaten streak as they aim for a higher position in the league.
