Valencia snatched a late 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo to climb provisionally to 14th, three points above the relegation zone. It was a dramatic win achieved with just two minutes remaining – and it was a desperately under-used backup player Albert Mari who scored the crucial header.Mari needed just ten minutes on the pitch to repay coach Ruben Baraja his trust. Valencia took the lead through Justin Kluivert early on, but Haris Seferovic levelled for the Galician team on the hour mark.HIGHLIGHTS: #CeltaValencia 1-2Great goals by Kluivert and Mari give Valencia a much needed win 💪#LaLigaSantander | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/J2KVZBnrFs— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) May 14, 2023 The scene was set for unlikely hero to apply his golden touch and give the struggling Spanish giants a path to safety.Later on Sunday, Atletico Madrid fell to a surprise 1-0 defeat at relegated Elche, confirming that Diego Simeone’s side are no longer mathematically in contention to win La Liga.Leaders Barcelona can win the title later on Sunday with a win at city rivals Espanyol and Atletico, third, can no longer catch them.Esto es el ElcheSiempre con su equipoSiempre fieles pic.twitter.com/j0S9aFoJ0u— Elche Club de Fútbol🌴💯🥇 (@elchecf) May 14, 2023 Atletico, who have been in sensational form since the World Cup, were inexplicably blunt against bottom-of-the-table Elche, who earned only their fourth win of the season.Fidel Chaves broke the deadlock in the 41st minute, when Atletico goalkeeper Ivo Grbic badly flapped at a throw-in, leaving the winger with an open goalLA LIGA – MATCHDAY 34FridayMallorca – Cadiz 1-0 (1-0)/Maffeo 16/SaturdaySociedad – Girona 2-2 (0-0)/Oyarzabal 5 pen, Silva 24 – Couto 37, Stuani 45+3/Osasuna – Almeria 3-1 (0-0)/Budimir 46, Ezzalzouli 51, Gomez 81 – Lazaro 90+2/Villareal – Ath.Bilbao 5-1 (2-1)/Baena 24, 90, Jackson 37, 50, Paredes 61 – Sancet 45+3 pen/Real Madrid – Getafe 1-0 (0-0)/Asensio 70/Sunday Celta Vigo – Valencia 1-2 (0-1)/Seferovic 60 – Kluivert 8, Mari 88/Elche – Atletico Madrid 1-0 (1-0)/Fidel 41/Valladolid – Sevilla in progress22.00: (5.30) Espanyol (3.60) Barcelona (1.73)Monday 22.00: (1.99) Betis (3.50) Rayo Vallecano (4.40)***odds are subject to change***
