Veteran makes move to help Celta Vigo reign in Spain

Celta Vigo snapped a two-game losing streak in the Spanish league after veteran forward Iago Aspas set up the only goal a 1-0 win over Getafe.

Aspas's cross to the back post gave striker Anastasios Douvikas the easiest of finishes as Celta took the lead after just six minutes on Monday (Tuesday AEDT).

The 37-year-old hit the post in the second half and Borja Iglesias had a goal disallowed.

Getafe drew their previous three games 1-1, but their hopes of an equaliser were reduced when Juan Berrocal was shown a red card after 65 minutes.

"The sending off was the decisive moment of the game and robbed us of options," Celta goalkeeper David Soria told broadcaster DAZN.

The result leaves Getafe in 16th place in the 20-team La Liga with only one win from 12 games.

Celta move into the top half of the table with 16 points from 12 matches.

"We need to exchange being competitive for winning," Soria said. "It's hard, but we have to start winning."