Celta claimed a 2-1 home win over Alaves in the ninth round of the Spanish championship, with all three goals coming after half-time.
The hosts broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when Ferran Jutgla found the net to put Celta ahead. Their advantage was doubled 17 minutes later as Xavi Rodriguez scored, leaving Alaves with a difficult task in the closing stages.
Alaves continued to push and pulled a goal back in the 87th minute through Hugo Novoa. The visitors tried to rescue a point late on, but Celta held firm to preserve their lead and take all three points.