RC Celta’s victory over Amorebieta in Urritxe (2-4) became a memorable chapter in the club’s recent history. A brace from Tasos Douvikas and goals from Miguel Rodríguez and Jailson Marqués granted the Celestes the coveted passage to the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey, a stage they hadn’t reached since 2018.
The match started with an early goal from Miguel Rodríguez in the 6th minute, but Amorebieta’s quick response turned the score around in just five minutes. Two local goals clipped the Celestes’ wings and ensured Amorebieta’s advantage until halftime.
What happened in the locker rooms remains a mystery, but during the next 45 minutes, Celta was transformed: control, dynamism, and precision. Jailson Marqués, newly joined the team last week, scored the equalizing goal, and Tasos Douvikas took center stage with an exceptional brace, similar to the one experienced in the previous round against Sestao.
With this vibrant comeback marked by adverse weather conditions and a challenging playing field, RC Celta advances to the round of 16. This second victory of 2024 fills the Galicians with hope as they now await tomorrow’s draw to find out their next opponent in the exciting journey of this season’s Copa del Rey.
TECHNICAL DATA:
2 – SD Amorebieta: Magunagoitia; Jorge Mier, Gayá (Etxeita, min.78), Félix Garreta, Seguín (Lasure, min.52); Dorrio, Edwards (Morcillo, min.78), Morán (Sibo, min.65), Rayco; Luis Quintero (Eraso, min.65) and Jauregi.
4 – RC Celta: Iván Villar; Kevin Vázquez (Javi Rodríguez, min.87), Unai Núñez, Jailson, Manu Sánchez; Miguel Rodríguez (Carles Pérez, min.87), Sotelo, Dotor, Luca de la Torre (Hugo Álvarez, min.78); Williot Swedberg and Douvikas.
Goals: 0-1, min.6: Miguel Rodríguez. 1-1, min.30: Jauregi. 2-1, min.35: Rayco. 2-2, min.49: Jailson. 2-3, min.52 Douvikas. 2-4, min.75: Douvikas.
Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero (Andalusian Committee). He showed yellow cards to the visitors Jailson Marqués (min.4) and Unai Núñez (min.70).
Incidents: Round of 16 match of the Copa del Rey 23/24 played in Urritxe.
