Las Palmas beat Celta de Vigo in close encounter

Las Palmas edged out Celta de Vigo in a close win on Monday, 2x1, on matchday 8. Coming into the contest, García Pimienta's team came from a defeat, and Rafa Benítez's team came from a draw.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

With 67 minutes on the clock, Tasos Douvikas opened the scoring for Celta de Vigo. After 84 minutes, Jonathan Viera fired home for Las Palmas, from the penalty spot. Marc Cardona netted the last goal in the closing stages of the game.

After the result Las Palmas are 14th in the table, with 8 points, while Celta de Vigo sit 18th place, with 5 points. In their next fixture, García Pimienta's team visit Villarreal, whilst Rafa Benítez's team will host Getafe.