Celta Vigo fires coach Ã“scar GarcÃa after poor start

Posted November 09, 2020 6:00 am

The Associated Press

MADRID (AP) - Celta Vigo fired coach Ã“scar GarcÃa on Monday after the team's poor start in the Spanish league.

The announcement came three days after a 1-1 draw at Elche, a result that left the team just outside the relegation zone after nine matches.

Celta has seven points from one win and four draws. It hasn't won in seven consecutive matches.

A new coach was not immediately announced.

GarcÃa had extended his contract with Celta after helping the club avoid demotion last season. He was the first coach to lose his job this season in the Spanish league.

The club said GarcÃa's staff also will not continue with the club.

Celta's next league match is at Sevilla on Nov. 21.

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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, second left, duels for the ball with Celta Vigo's Nolito, left, Denis Suarez and Lucas Olaza, right, during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between RC Celta and FC Barcelona in Vigo, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Lalo Villar) The Associated Press

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Celta Vigo fires coach Ã“scar GarcÃ­a after poor start

Celta Vigo fires coach Ã“scar GarcÃa after poor start