Celta Vigo coach Miguel Angel Lotina has apologised to fans for his side's humiliating 5-0 defeat at home to local rivals Deportivo Coruna on Saturday and left his future in the hands of club president Horacio Gomez.

"All I can do is ask forgiveness from the supporters," Lotina told reporters after the defeat. "We didn't play at the level required in this division."

Celta self-destructed to their fellow Galicians, trailing 2-0 at the break and then conceding three goals late in the game as they slumped to their worst defeat of the season.

Lotina's side have now won just three of their 18 league matches this season and discontented fans were left calling for the coach's dismissal following Saturday's game.

"The president has to do what he believes is best for Celta," Lotina replied when asked about his future at the club who are 17th of 20 in the standings.

"If he thinks it is best to change the coach then he has to do it. I'm not going to make any excuses and I am prepared to take my part of the blame for what has happened."

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