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Villarreal Strike Late To Take La Liga Lead Off Celta Vigo

Dani Parejo scored from a penalty rebound in the 10th minute of added time on Monday as Villarreal wrested top spot in La Liga from Celta Vigo with a 4-3 home victory. Celta opened the third round of the Liga season top of the table on goal difference from Real Madrid after winning their opening two games. Borja Iglesias, making his Celta debut, gave the visitors the lead when he pounced on a loose ball and tucked it into an empty net after 12 minutes.

European wrap: Wins for Villarreal and Juventus

Dani Parejo tucked away the rebound from his own saved penalty in second-half stoppage time to earn Villarreal a stunning 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo.

Rodrigo De Paul Stunner Fires Atletico Madrid Past Celta Vigo Towards Top Four Finish

Rodrigo De Paul's superb volley earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday to virtually guarantee Champions League football next season. Diego Simeone's side, fourth, move eight points clear of fifth-place Athletic Bilbao with just three games remaining. After the Copa del Rey winners drew against Osasuna on Saturday, Atletico left it late but were able to take advantage to move further clear. De Paul struck after 84 minutes to delight fans at the Metropolitano stadium just as it seemed all the hosts' pressure would come to nothing.