RC Celta de Vigo thrashed Valencia CF 4-1 in a dominant display at home, with key strikes from Iban Alvarez (22"), Pape Cheikh (35"), Hugo Mallo (45+1"), and Thiago Galhardo (76") securing a crucial three points. The impressive victory lifts Celta to 12th in La Liga, closing the gap to midtable rivals. Valencia's loss leaves them 9th, struggling to regain momentum in their quest for European qualification.