MADRID, Spain, May 12 (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo De Paul scored a brilliant late goal to earn a 1-0 home win against relegation-threatened Celta Vigo and consolidate fourth place in LaLiga on Sunday.
The Argentine midfielder controlled a corner clearance just outside the box before unleashing a stunning shot into the top right corner of the net in the 84th minute.
The victory leaves Atlético with 70 points from 35 games, eight points ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao. Celta is 16th with 34 points, five points above the relegation zone.
The hosts launched a late offensive effort but notable saves from Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita kept them at bay until a goal from De Paul just before the end secured the points.
(Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken Ferris)
