La Liga Regular Season - 35
Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 FT Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Moriba 19'
20' ↓ J. M. Gimenez ↑R. Le Normand
HT
60' ↓ A. Griezmann ↑T. Almada
60' ↓ A. Lookman ↑N. Molina
B. Iglesias (W. Swedberg) 62'
66' A. Baena
↓ B. Iglesias ↑F. Jutgla 68'
↓ P. Duran ↑I. Aspas 68'
↓ A. Nunez ↑S. Carreira 68'
69' ↓ A. Baena ↑O. Vargas
69' ↓ R. Le Normand ↑M. Cubo
F. Lopez 77'
↓ W. Swedberg ↑H. Alvarez 77'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marc Pubill 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
20
Entry
Dávid Hancko 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matteo Ruggeri 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marcos Llorente 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
69
Passes
11
Duels
Koke
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
79
Passes
6
Duels
Alex Baena
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Ademola Lookman
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Salvi Esquivel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
69
Entry
Nahuel Molina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Obed Vargas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Morcillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Alonso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Williot Swedberg 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Borja Iglesias 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihailo Ristić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Antañón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
| 02/15/2025 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| 09/26/2024 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 05/12/2024 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 10/21/2023 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 3 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 02/12/2023 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 09/10/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 4 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano |
| 02/26/2022 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
| 08/15/2021 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 02/08/2021 | Atletico Madrid | 2 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Wanda Metropolitano |
10/05/2025
02/15/2025
09/26/2024
05/12/2024
10/21/2023
02/12/2023
09/10/2022
02/26/2022
08/15/2021
02/08/2021
Atletico Madrid Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +60
P: 35 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +25
P: 35 GD: +20
P: 35 GD: +11
P: 35 GD: +5
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -1
P: 35 GD: -11
P: 35 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -3
P: 35 GD: -12
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 35 GD: -8
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -15
P: 35 GD: -13
P: 35 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celta's Smash-and-Grab Stuns the Metropolitano
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Borja Iglesias punished a wasteful Atletico side in a clinical masterclass that shook up the race for European places.
The Opening Siege
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano bore witness to a relentless wave of red and white pressure from the opening exchanges. Atletico Madrid controlled possession and pinned the visitors deep into their own half, generating a staggering volume of chances. The Intensity of the hosts' attack was undeniable, with Alex Baena pulling the strings brilliantly in midfield. Time and again, the home side found spaces in dangerous areas, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery as they racked up attempts on goal. Yet, despite their territorial dominance, the final decisive touch proved elusive against a stubborn Galician wall.
The Smash and Grab
Football is a game of moments, and the 62nd minute delivered a massive Upset Factor. Having soaked up immense pressure, Celta Vigo struck with ruthless efficiency. Against the run of play, W. Swedberg carved open the high defensive line to set up B. Iglesias, who coolly slotted home. It was one of only three shots the visitors would muster all afternoon, completely flipping the Balance of the narrative. Atletico responded by throwing even more bodies forward, but found themselves repeatedly thwarted by heroic defending, led by the imperious Javi Rodríguez, who refused to yield an inch inside the penalty area.
European Aftermath
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes for Champions League qualification turned the stadium into a cauldron of anxiety. Atletico forced a barrage of corners, with Koke desperately attempting to unlock the defensive block. A 20-to-3 shot disparity normally guarantees points, but Celta's heroic rearguard action secured a famous victory. The result leaves Diego Simeone's men looking over their shoulders in fourth place, while Celta Vigo tighten their grip on sixth, proving they belong in the European conversation.
Key Questions
What made Alex Baena the Man of the Match?
He drove the Atletico attack with exceptional vision, completing three crucial key passes and maintaining relentless offensive pressure despite the disappointing final result.
What does this mean for Atletico Madrid's season?
This frustrating defeat leaves them vulnerable in fourth place, keeping the pressure on their Champions League qualification hopes with only four matches remaining.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top 4 Tension at the Metropolitano
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. Atletico's quest to secure lucrative Champions League football faces a stern test from a European-chasing Celta outfit capable of exploiting recent vulnerabilities.
The Setup
On May 09, 2026, Atletico Madrid step onto the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium aiming to solidify their grip on fourth place. The hosts boast a fortress-like home record, claiming 14 wins from 17 matches in their own backyard. However, a concerning run of three straight defeats has caused their Form rating to dip dramatically at the worst possible moment. Celta Vigo arrive sitting in sixth place, fully aware that a victory keeps their own continental dreams alive and raises the Stakes for both sides. With a combined average of 3.5 goals per game between the two teams, offensive firepower gives this matchup a highly entertaining Balance.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the final third. Alexander Sorloth leads the line for the home side, providing a massive injection of Stars quality and physical dominance. He faces a direct shootout against Ferran Jutglà, who must act as the clinical focal point for a visiting side looking to strike on the counter.
Our Prediction
Atletico's overwhelming home superiority will mask their recent travel woes. Expect the hosts to outgun their opponents in an expansive, high-scoring affair. Home win, 3-1.