La Liga Gameweek 14
Celta Vigo 0 - 1 FT Espanyol
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57
Newcastle
vs
Hull City
Sat, Sep 19 • 14:00 UTC
⚡ Form
69
⚖️ Balance
64
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
73
Unbeaten starts clash at St. James' Park.
Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Futmetrix Verdict
36
Celta Vigo
vs
Racing Santander
Sat, Sep 19 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
75
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
58
Celta seek desperately needed first win.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' Borja Iglesias
HT
↓ R. Terrats ↑K. Garcia 60'
70' ↓ J. Rueda ↑I. Moriba
70' ↓ I. Aspas ↑J. El Abdellaoui
Urko González 72'
↓ R. Fernandez Jaen ↑Exposito 76'
↓ P. Milla ↑Jofre 76'
↓ F. Calero ↑C. Riedel 76'
79' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑W. Swedberg
79' ↓ F. Beltran ↑P. Duran
K. Garcia (Exposito) 86'
87' ↓ M. Roman ↑F. Jutgla
↓ T. Dolan ↑J. Salinas 90'
90'+5 Ferran Jutglà
Carlos Romero 90'+5
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 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Carl Starfelt 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
Marcos Alonso
MAGNET
120
Activity
120
Activity
115
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Javi Rueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Fran Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Miguel Román 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Sergio Carreira
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
75
Passes
15
Duels
Forwards
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Borja Iglesias 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Mingueza
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Williot Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Calero 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Leandro Cabrera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Carlos Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tyrhys Dolan
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pol Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko González
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ramón Terrats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Pere Milla
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Ángel Fortuño
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Ángel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clemens Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edu Expósito 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
14
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Koleosho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike García 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Antoniu Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
| 04/12/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 11/30/2024 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 03/18/2023 | Espanyol | 1 - 3 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 01/03/2023 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 (AET) | Celta Vigo | Copa del Rey | RCDE Stadium |
| 08/13/2022 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
11/30/2025
04/12/2025
11/30/2024
03/18/2023
01/03/2023
08/13/2022
Celta Vigo Win
Espanyol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +23
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +16
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -13
P: 14 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celta Vigo
Espanyol
Celta Vigo
Espanyol
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
García's 86th-Minute Ambush: Espanyol Steals Victory in Vigo With Late Intensity Surge
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Espanyol captured a victory of critical Stakes on hostile ground, weaponizing VAR chaos and substitute firepower to keep their European assault alive.
VAR Drama and Late Punishment
Celta Vigo dominated possession (61%) and created clear-cut chances, but the football gods demanded precision. In the 26th minute, Borja Iglesias watched a penalty evaporate under VAR review—a twist that fractured Celta's momentum. The hosts fired 11 shots with relentless pressure, yet accuracy abandoned them. Meanwhile, Espanyol lurked with surgical intent: just 39% possession but lethal purpose.
The Substitute's Blade
Kike García's introduction at minute 60 rewired the match's geometry. The visiting striker—rated 7.9—struck with predatory timing. In the 86th minute, when Celta thought victory was sealed, Exposito, another Balance-shifting substitute, delivered the perfect assist. García didn't hesitate. His finish was pure Intensity: the dagger that shattered Celta's resistance and delivered an Upset Factor of seismic proportions. With a 22% probability gap, this was a victory no model predicted.
Season Stakes
Espanyol (6th, 24 points) consolidates their European battle position, while Celta (12th, 16 points) leaves empty-handed despite relentless attacking Intensity. Fernando Calero's defensive masterclass (7.5 rating) held firm under constant siege. This is the kind of victory that defines seasons: stolen, late, and forged in character.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Celta's penalty in the 26th minute. Borja Iglesias lost a golden opportunity that could have rewritten the entire narrative.
How dramatic was the late winner by Kike García?
Extremely. In the 86th minute, when Celta breathed victory, García converted Exposito's assist to steal three points in enemy territory.
How did substitute Kike García change the game?
Entered at minute 60 and proved lethal. His 86th-minute goal was the turning point: Espanyol shifted from survival to tactical dominance.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Espanyol's European Quest Tests Celta's Balaídos Curse
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A mid-table affair where Espanyol's pursuit of European football collides with Celta Vigo's desperate need to break a damaging home drought.
The Setup
Espanyol arrives with genuine momentum—three straight wins have lifted them to sixth place, 24 points, and knocking on Europe's door. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, languishes in 12th with just 16 points, trapped in a cycle of draws that offer neither progress nor relief. The Stakes are modest but real: Espanyol cannot afford a slip in their European chase, while Celta's Form is alarming—zero home victories in seven matches at Balaídos. The Balance favors the visitors' discipline, but Celta's desperation could ignite chaos.
Key Battle
Ionuț Radu (Celta) versus Marko Dmitrović (Espanyol)—a duel of shot-stoppers in rare form. Radu has made 20 saves across five matches, while Dmitrović boasts 17 saves and two clean sheets. Radu must solve Celta's home curse; Dmitrović offers Espanyol the defensive security to control from deep. Whoever commands their box controls the narrative.
Our Prediction
Espanyol dominates possession and territory. Ferran Jutglà exploits spaces on the break—two goals in four recent matches prove his threat. The most likely outcome: 1-1. Espanyol cannot risk defeat; Celta, despite home horrors, always generates danger. Both teams leave with a point that respects their competing realities.