La Liga Regular Season - 14
Celta Vigo 0 - 1 FT Espanyol
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' ↓ F. Beltran ↑P. Duran
79' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑W. Swedberg
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
I. Radu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Rodriguez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Starfelt 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
87
Passes
9
Duels
M. Alonso
MAGNET
120
Activity
120
Activity
115
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
J. Rueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
F. Beltran
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
M. Roman 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
S. Carreira
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
75
Passes
15
Duels
Forwards
I. Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
B. Iglesias 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
B. Zaragoza
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
O. Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aidoo
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
C. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Jutgla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Duran
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
M. Dmitrovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Calero 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
3
Blocks
L. Cabrera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
C. Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Dolan
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
P. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Gonzalez
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Terrats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
P. Milla
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
R. Fernandez Jaen
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
A. Fortuno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Exposito 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
14
Minutes
6.9
Rating
C. Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Koleosho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Garcia 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
A. Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
| 12/04/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 30/11/2024 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 18/03/2023 | Espanyol | 1 - 3 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 03/01/2023 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | Copa del Rey | RCDE Stadium |
| 13/08/2022 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
30/11/2025
12/04/2025
30/11/2024
18/03/2023
03/01/2023
13/08/2022
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
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +50
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -12
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
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.