Iago Aspas cries tears of joy after boosting Celta Vigo's chances of survival

Former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas was in tears on the bench, his two goals giving Celta Vigo a chance to avoid relegation.

The striker, who is a fan of Celta Vigo and who has just returned from a two-month injury leave, cried with joy and relief on the bench at the end of the match after being ovationné for staying up. home fans.

His team was relegated to the score by two goals against Villarreal in a relegation to six points after conceding goals from Karl Ekambi and Alfonso Pedraza.

Iago Aspas cries on the bench after scoring twice for his beloved Celta Vigo against Villarreal

The former Liverpool striker looks very emotional after strengthening Vigo's bid for La Liga for survival

But Aspas scored a free kick after 50 minutes to give some hope to the local team. And when Maxi Gomez was found in the equalizer 10 minutes later, Aspas got the winner of the match four minutes from the end.

Celta Vigo remains in the last three places but is only one point behind Villarreal in first position of safety.

The first game of Aspas for Celta Vigo saw him score points to save him from relegation to third place in Spanish football. He also served the club as a ball boy before becoming the club's most beloved player.

Vigo now has nine games to save himself.

Aspas said: "We have the hello handy."

There is already talk of a statue in his honor though – he is fit again – he can keep it.

"We will talk about monuments or other things at the end of the season when we are safe," he added.

Aspas star man applauds Celta supporters Saturday night at Balaidos de Vigo stadium

Aspas, 31, photographed alongside Villarreal defender Mario Gaspar (left)

Aspas celebrates with his team-mates after scoring during his team's victory over Villarreal