Nolito struck the only goal of the game as Celta Vigo beat Cordoba 1-0 at Balaidos tonight to end a 10-match winless run in La Liga.
The 28-year-old broke the deadlock on 56 minutes as Eduardo Berizzo's side secured their first league victory since November 1.
The hosts looked determined to bring an end to their barren spell early on as Santi Mina saw his fierce volley drift narrowly wide of the post.
Celta could, and perhaps should, have snatched a half-time lead after missing two glorious chances shortly before the whistle.
First, Cordoba goalkeeper Juan Carlos denied Joaquin Larrivey on 39 minutes, before reproducing his heroics on the stroke of half time to deny the same player.
The Celta pressure paid off 11 minutes into the second half, though, as Nolito expertly curled a first-time effort beyond the reach of Carlos.
Florin Andone spurned a fine chance to snatch a point for the visitors after missing a one-on-one with Sergio Alvarez, who secured his side a long-awaited win.
Shane Callaghan
