La Liga Regular Season - 34
Celta Vigo 3 - 1 FT Elche
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' H. Alvarez (J. Rueda)
G. Villar 28'
30' I. Aspas (F. Jutgla)
41' J. Rueda
HT
46' ↓ J. Rueda ↑M. Fernandez
↓ D. Affengruber ↑V. Chust 58'
↓ G. Villar ↑M. Neto 58'
63' ↓ I. Aspas ↑J. El Abdellaoui
↓ Tete Morente ↑H. Fort 69'
↓ A. Pedrosa ↑Josan 69'
71' ↓ F. Jutgla ↑B. Iglesias
71' ↓ H. Alvarez ↑W. Swedberg
↓ M. Aguado ↑L. Cepeda 77'
78' ↓ A. Nunez ↑O. Mingueza
Andre Silva 82'
83' Y. Lago
85' B. Iglesias (W. Swedberg)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Javier Rueda 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Iago Aspas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hugo Álvarez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ferran Jutglà 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manu Fernández 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Williot Swedberg 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Andrés Antañón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borja Iglesias 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elche
Goalkeepers
Matías Dituro 
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
57
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
John Donald 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Affengruber
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pedro Bigas 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tete Morente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Marc Aguado
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Aleix Febas
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
69
Passes
12
Duels
Adrià Pedrosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Gonzalo Villar
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
41
Passes
13
Duels
Álvaro Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Silva 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Iñaki Peña
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alejandro Iturbe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Víctor Chust
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Hector Fort
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Buba Sangare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pétrot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martim Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grady Diangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Cepeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2025 | Elche | 2 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 04/26/2023 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 01/06/2023 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 05/15/2022 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 0 | Elche | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 10/03/2021 | Elche | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 02/12/2021 | Celta Vigo | 3 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 11/06/2020 | Elche | 1 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| 03/02/2015 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Elche | La Liga | Municipal de Balaídos |
| 09/26/2014 | Elche | 0 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche) |
| 03/01/2014 | Elche | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero (Elche) |
09/28/2025
04/26/2023
01/06/2023
05/15/2022
10/03/2021
02/12/2021
11/06/2020
03/02/2015
09/26/2014
03/01/2014
Celta Vigo Win
Elche Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +58
P: 34 GD: +39
P: 34 GD: +25
P: 34 GD: +21
P: 34 GD: +11
P: 34 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 34 GD: -1
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -8
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 34 GD: -15
P: 34 GD: -14
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 36 GD: +59
P: 37 GD: +40
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -11
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -12
P: 37 GD: -13
P: 37 GD: -13
P: 37 GD: -11
P: 37 GD: -13
P: 37 GD: -5
P: 37 GD: -8
P: 37 GD: -16
P: 37 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Celta Capitalise on Counter-Punches
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency ensures the hosts remain firmly entrenched in the hunt for European qualification as the season draws to a close.
First-Half Firepower
Estadio Abanca-Balaídos was treated to a masterclass in clinical finishing as Celta Vigo tore through their opponents with minimal touches. Despite seeing very little of the ball early on, the hosts brought an unmatched Intensity to the final third. They shattered the deadlock in the 14th minute when H. Alvarez buried an excellent feed from J. Rueda. Fully dictating the tempo without possession, the home side doubled their money on the half-hour mark. Veteran marksman I. Aspas drifted into dangerous territory to convert a precise pass from F. Jutgla, establishing a commanding position well before the break.
Possession Without Penetration
Facing a two-goal deficit, Elche launched a tactical response that yielded total midfield control. The visitors entirely dominated possession, keeping 67% of the ball and meticulously orchestrating 596 passes across the pitch. Yet, the Balance of the match painted a very different picture. For all their intricate combinations and patient build-up play, they lacked the final cutting edge to unpick a highly disciplined defensive unit. They ultimately managed just four attempts on target, proving once again that sterile circulation of the football does not automatically translate to genuine goalmouth threat.
The Final Word
Late drama briefly threatened to unravel the hosts' comfortable afternoon. A penalty awarded in the 82nd minute allowed Andre Silva to confidently dispatch from the spot, instantly ramping up the Stakes for a Celta side desperate for Conference League points. However, any mounting anxiety inside the stadium was extinguished almost immediately. Operating brilliantly off the bench, W. Swedberg teed up fellow substitute B. Iglesias in the 85th minute to stamp out any lingering Upset Factor. The immediate reply cemented a vital 3-1 triumph, confirming their European ambitions remain very much alive heading into the final fixtures.
Key Questions
How did substitute Hugo Álvarez change the game?
Though actually starting the match rather than coming on as a substitute, Álvarez set the decisive tone by firing an early 14th-minute opener.
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.
Celta's European Push Meets Elche's Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Celta Vigo's desperate bid for continental qualification collides with an Elche side surfing a massive wave of late-season momentum, promising a chaotic encounter defined by defensive frailties.
The Setup
As La Liga enters Matchday 34 on May 3, 2026, the contrast in trajectory between these two clubs could not be sharper. Celta Vigo find themselves clinging to seventh place, but their Form is alarming after four defeats in their last five outings. Even more concerning is their home record at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, where a paltry 25 percent win rate casts a dark cloud over their European ambitions. On the flip side, 13th-placed Elche arrive with serious swagger, having won four of their last five matches. While the overall Stakes are rated as modest, meaning the tactical Balance might open up more than usual, the real story lies in the backlines. Both teams feature remarkably leaky defenses, conceding a combined 3.5 goals per game. With upper-mid table pressure facing lower-table freedom, expect the attacking Stars to find plenty of space to operate.
Key Battle
The clash between Ferran Jutglà and David Affengruber will likely dictate the outcome. Jutglà has been the lone bright spark for the hosts, carrying their attacking burden almost single-handedly. He will face a stern test against Affengruber, who has been a commanding presence at the back for the visitors during their recent winning streak.
Our Prediction
We expect a highly entertaining 2-2 draw. Celta will push forward out of sheer necessity, leaving vast swathes of space behind. Elche's confidence on the counter-attack will expose the hosts' well-documented home woes, leading to a high-scoring stalemate that frustrates the local crowd but delights neutrals.