La Liga Regular Season - 12
Celta Vigo 2 - 4 FT Barcelona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Fermín López 8'
R. Lewandowski 10'
11' S. Carreira (B. Iglesias)
R. Lewandowski (M. Rashford) 37'
Pau Cubarsí 42'
43' B. Iglesias (F. Jutgla)
Lamine Yamal 45'
HT
46' ↓ O. Mingueza ↑J. Rodriguez
58' ↓ F. Jutgla ↑B. Zaragoza
70' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑I. Aspas
R. Lewandowski (M. Rashford) 73'
78' ↓ M. Fernandez ↑M. Roman
78' ↓ H. Sotelo ↑J. El Abdellaoui
Frenkie de Jong 79'
↓ D. Olmo ↑A. Christensen 86'
↓ A. Balde ↑G. Martin 86'
Marcus Rashford 87'
↓ M. Rashford ↑F. Torres 88'
89' Miguel Román
Frenkie de Jong 90'+4
Frenkie de Jong 90'+4
↓ Lamine Yamal ↑M. Bernal 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
I. Radu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
C. Starfelt 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
M. Alonso 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
O. Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
H. Sotelo
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
I. Moriba 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
73%
Win %
S. Carreira 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
F. Jutgla 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
B. Iglesias
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Duran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
I. Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ristic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Beltran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cervi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Roman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barcelona
Goalkeepers
W. Szczesny 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
E. Garcia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
R. Araujo
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
P. Cubarsi 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
87
Passes
5
Duels
A. Balde 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
60%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
F. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. de Jong
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
7.2
Rating
D. Olmo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
65%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Lamine Yamal
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
75
Passes
17
Duels
R. Lewandowski 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
5
On Target
9
Rating
M. Rashford
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
BENCH
D. Kochen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Aller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Christensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Martin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Kounde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
X. Espart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Casado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bardghji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2025 | Barcelona | 4 - 3 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 23/11/2024 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 17/02/2024 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | Barcelona | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 23/09/2023 | Barcelona | 3 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| 04/06/2023 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 1 | Barcelona | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 09/10/2022 | Barcelona | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Spotify Camp Nou |
| 10/05/2022 | Barcelona | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Camp Nou |
| 06/11/2021 | Celta Vigo | 3 - 3 | Barcelona | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 16/05/2021 | Barcelona | 1 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Camp Nou |
19/04/2025
23/11/2024
17/02/2024
23/09/2023
04/06/2023
09/10/2022
10/05/2022
06/11/2021
16/05/2021
Celta Vigo Win
Barcelona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lewandowski Unleashes Havoc: Barcelona Dismantles Celta with a Hat-Trick Masterclass
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. When a visiting side fires 21 shots to the home team's five, the arithmetic of football is merciless—Barcelona showed no mercy to a Celta side that dared to dream.
Blaugrana Dominance Was Suffocating From Kickoff
Barcelona arrived at Balaídos intent on settling the intensity early. Robert Lewandowski wasted no time stamping authority: a VAR-confirmed penalty in the 8th minute became a goal by the 10th, setting the tone for a night of clinical precision. But Celta Vigo struck back with defiance. Sixty seconds later, Sergio Carreira equalized courtesy of Borja Iglesias's assist, proving balance could exist in this duel.
Five Lead Changes in a Six-Goal Spectacle
What followed was a carousel of shifting stakes. Between the 37th and 45th minutes, three goals in eight minutes rewrote the script: Lewandowski struck again (set up by Marcus Rashford), Iglesias equalized once more, and Lamine Yamal put Barcelona 3-2 up at the break. The balance shattered irreversibly in the second half when Lewandowski completed his hat-trick in the 73rd minute, sealing a masterclass in attacking football. Barcelona accumulated 21 shots against Celta's paltry five—an unstoppable siege that left the Galicians defenseless.
Late Drama: Red Card and Heartbreak
The night darkened in the 90+4th minute when Frenkie de Jong received a straight red, leaving Barcelona with ten men in the denouement. Yet the damage was already done: a 4-2 final scoreline that reflects visiting superiority. Celta, languishing in 13th place with 13 points, paid the price for facing La Liga's second-placed force on a night when Lewandowski was unstoppable.
Key Questions
How did Frenkie de Jong's red card impact the match?
Arrived in the 90+4th when Barcelona already led 4-2. Symbolic rather than decisive—it darkened the Blaugrana's victory in the dying moments.
What made Robert Lewandowski the Man of the Match?
Lethal hat-trick (3 goals): penalty, Rashford assist, and 73rd-minute finish. Only 0.9% of scorers achieve this rarity. He was unstoppable.
What caused this six-goal thriller?
Barcelona fired 21 shots versus Celta's five. Class divide: 61% possession for Barcelona, 39% for Celta. Galicians couldn't contain the attacking siege.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Rashford and Mingueza collide as Barcelona chases title perfection
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Barcelona travel to Celta Vigo looking to extend their title-race stranglehold against a side that hasn't recorded a single home victory this season—a certified six-pointer disguised as a mismatch.
The Setup
Barcelona's Form is suffocating: five consecutive wins, 42 goals in 15 games, 21 points clear of Celta. The Stakes are brutal—another defeat leaves Celta staring at relegation mathematics. Celta's home record is catastrophic (0 wins from 6), yet their recent Form shows life (LWLWW). Barcelona's away record speaks louder: 50% win rate from six matches. The Balance tilts decisively toward the visitors, though Ionuț Radu's heroics in goal (20 saves, 1 penalty stop in 5 games) have kept Celta within touching distance defensively. Barcelona's attacking Stars—Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha—face a Celta unit desperate for respite.
Key Battle
Óscar Mingueza vs Marcus Rashford—the in-form Celta fullback (1 goal, 2 assists, 7.9 rating across 3 matches) must contain Barcelona's rejuvenated winger. Rashford (2 goals, 2 assists in 5 games) has rediscovered his cutting edge down the left flank. If Rashford breaches Mingueza's press, Barcelona's midfield—led by Fermín López—floods forward. If Mingueza holds the line, Celta's counter-attacks become lethal.
Our Prediction
Barcelona 2-1. The visitors dominate possession from kickoff, with Rashford terrorizing the left flank in the opening 30 minutes. He opens the scoring via cutback after Mingueza overcommits. Celta absorb pressure, then steal an equalizer on a rare transition—chaos in Barcelona's defense. Barcelona regain control in the final 20 minutes, Fermín López seals it. Three points that cement their title trajectory.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. Barcelona's title machine versus Celta's home curse. Rashford's form vs Mingueza's resilience—crunch-match intensity guaranteed.
What's the predicted outcome?
Barcelona 2-1 Celta. Visitors control, but Celta steal a goal on the break before Barcelona seal it late.
Where are Celta Vigo and Barcelona in the league table?
Barcelona leads with 37 points. Celta sits 12th with 16 points. 21-point gap defines the title race Stakes.
What is Barcelona's current form?
Five straight wins. 42 goals in 15 matches. Unstoppable Form that defines La Liga's title race.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Marcus Rashford (Barcelona): 2 goals, 2 assists in 5 matches, 6.9 rating. Winger igniting Barcelona's left flank.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.