Escriba: Celta Vigo have taken an important step towards survival LaLiga Boufal goal earned win over Girona

Celta Vigo continued their surge towards survival under Fran Escriba with a 2-1 win over Girona at Balaidos on Saturday.

The Galician side have picked up 10 out of the last 15 points available to them and have now moved three points above the relegation zone.

"This was our best first half since I arrived in Vigo," Escriba said after the full time whistle.

"We played to get to half time with a wider lead.

"We've taken an important step towards survival with that win over Girona.

"Nothing is finished, but we have the feeling that we can beat anyone."

The Celta coach was also very pleased with the performances of his defenders, despite not keeping a clean sheet.

"I'm very happy with their work, even when people have been critical of them," he said.

"If I drop anyone it's because I don't like having lots of defenders on the bench."

Southampton loanee Sofiane Boufal scored his third goal for the club, but will be suspended for Celta's game with Espanyol on Wednesday after he received his fifth yellow card of the season for his celebration.

"He's a quality player and the rest of the team is benefiting from his good form," Escriba said of him.