El Sabadell secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo’s reserve side at Balaídos, extending their unbeaten run in the division despite continuing their search for a first away victory of the season. Ferran Costa’s side dominated territory and possession on the day, but struggled with a lack of clinical finishing in the final third.
Early Setback and Quick Response at Balaídos
The visitors found themselves behind after just six minutes of play when defender Miki Codina miscued a pass straight to Celta local Marín, who capitalized immediately to put the hosts ahead. The sequence mirrored defensive lapses from Sabadell’s previous away trip to Mallorca, where early errors similarly put the Catalan side on the back foot.
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Despite the early deficit, Sabadell responded with composure. Maintaining the bulk of the possession, the visitors leveled the score in the 23rd minute when Edgar connected on a header that took a decisive deflection off a Celta defender. The goal was immediately dedicated to teammate Nico Gioachinni, who underwent surgery this week and faces a minimum of six months on the sidelines.
Tactical Adjustments and Second-Half Control
Sabadell continued to threaten through wide crosses as the match progressed, though they remained vulnerable to counterattacks. Celta’s tactical transitions forced yellow cards for Edgar and Pere Pons, prompting manager Ferran Costa to withdraw Pons at halftime to avoid further disciplinary risks.
Ángel Baena entered the match for the second half, providing an immediate offensive spark that allowed Sabadell to tighten their grip on territory. Baena appeared to have put the visitors ahead later in the half when he slotted home an assist from Urri, but the effort was narrowly ruled out for offside. Further changes saw Russian forward Obolskii replace Gastón Vallés, alongside a debut for recent signing Alain Ribeiro, who had been sidelined with an injury until now.
Defensive Resilience Secures a Point
Celta’s reserve defense ultimately dug in to protect their area, neutralizing Sabadell’s late surges. The home side nearly snatched all three points in the final minute of regulation following another defensive miscue from the visitors, but Eneko Aguilar stepped in with a crucial intervention to clear the danger.
With the draw, Sabadell maintains its strong position near the upper reaches of the league table following their return to the division, having suffered only a single defeat so far. While a victory away from home still eludes them, the team captured their first away goal of the campaign at Balaídos.
