The Sky Blue Corner: "Yes we can"

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After a performance as impressive as that we can well and truly put the Rayo result further behind us than Depor are in the table. Atletico started well in the first half with Celta struggling to break through their pressing, but nothing could prepare them for the bombardment that they were about to receive. Orellana’s delightful floated ball into the box found Tucuman who rose like a salmon to head home and give Celta the lead. Griezmann equalised soon after, taking advantage of a Ruben mistake to level the score at the break. If the first half was a close encounter the second was anything but John Guidetti, the boy with the golden goal, winning possession 35 yards out and smashing the ball into the top corner. The only question left to answer is will you marry me? Tucu then grabbed a third with another headed goal to put the result beyond any doubt. Atleti pulled one back through Correa late one but by then their fate was sealed. Semi-finals, he we come!

Fabian Orellana was once again the shining light in the absence of Nolito. His calmness on the ball under pressure was very impressive while his defensive work was on point from the first minute until the last. John Guidetti has come on a lot in 2016 and is starting to look like the reliable goal scorer that we need him to be. Finally, but certainly not the least, Don Pablo Hernandez. He stepped up at the crucial time to make himself counted. He’s been arguably our best player in the last few months alongside Fabian and is really starting to prove his worth.

After 93 years of winning absolutely nothing except from an Intertoto cup a semi-final is a big achievement, but I ask the question, why can’t we go all the way? With Nolito looking more likely to stay by the day and the introduction of Díaz and Beuavue, this is our best opportunity to win a major trophy in many a year. The prospect of reaching the cup final excites me greatly and having progressed this far, why not?

We need to carry the momentum gathered at the Calderón to get ourselves back on track in the league against Las Palmas on Sunday. We must learn from the mistakes made at Rayo last week and make sure that we are prepared for what is to come. It should be interesting to see whether Toto Berizzo decides to rotate and rest again or stick with the same team that won at Atletico. Three points will keep us above the chasing pack and move us a step closer to finishing in a European spot.

Best regards and come on Celta!

¡Saludos y Hala Celta!

¡Suados e Ala Celta!