Celta player ratings, Radu the hero as Swedberg scores and Mingueza struggles | OneFootball

Radu delivered a towering display at San Mamés, sparing Celta a defeat that would have been deserved. As reported by as.com, the Romanian keeper, playing over an hour with a bandaged thigh, sealed their place in Europe and was player of the match.

Celta struck first in minute 4, Ilaix Moriba robbing Jauregizar before feeding Swedberg for a ruthless finish. Radu then clawed out Unai Gómez’s header at 0-1. Athletic levelled after a Mingueza error, and later he repelled Iñaki Williams at 1-1.

At the back, Javi Rodríguez, Yoel Lago and Marcos Alonso resisted with more grit than poise. Lago made several last-ditch interventions, though a near mix-up with Marcos Alonso before half-time and a risky loss blotted his copybook. Javi Rueda was booked inside 10 minutes and withdrawn at the break.

Sergio Carreira worked tirelessly and switched flanks to curb Robert Navarro’s threat, a task he managed. Fer López came alive after Iago Aspas arrived, later forcing Yeray into a firm block from range.

Up front, Jutglà never got going from the right and made way on 59, alongside a subdued Borja Iglesias who was forced far from the box. Mingueza, on for Rueda, was at fault for the equaliser, and the Robert Navarro and Yuri combination repeatedly targeted his flank before he improved on the left.

Aspas provided oxygen with a deft back-heel and said post-match he will meet the president and the director of football this week to convey his decision on his future. Pablo Durán’s mobility helped, Laporte was booked for a heavy challenge on him, while Hugo Álvarez hit the post in a move later ruled out.

Source: as.com