La Liga Regular Season - 36
Celta Vigo 2 - 3 FT Levante
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' F. Jutgla (H. Alvarez)
K. Arriaga (J. Toljan) 43'
HT
↓ K. Tunde ↑I. Losada 46'
48' F. Jutgla (J. Rueda)
Dela (K. Arriaga) 57'
D. Varela Pampin 60'
↓ V. Garcia ↑R. Brugue 61'
↓ P. Martinez ↑U. Raghouber 62'
R. Brugue (J. A. Olasagasti) 63'
66' ↓ I. Aspas ↑P. Duran
66' ↓ H. Alvarez ↑W. Swedberg
66' ↓ J. Rueda ↑B. Iglesias
76' ↓ H. Sotelo ↑O. Mingueza
76' ↓ F. Jutgla ↑J. El Abdellaoui
↓ D. Varela Pampin ↑M. Sanchez 77'
↓ C. Espi ↑I. Romero 86'
M. Ryan 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoel Lago 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Marcos Alonso 
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
100
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Javier Rueda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Sotelo
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
60
Passes
6
Duels
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Ferran Jutglà 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
Hugo Álvarez
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manu Fernández
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
Joseph Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Williot Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Antañón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Levante
Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Adrián de la Fuente 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Matias Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Kervin Arriaga 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Víctor García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Pablo Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Jon Ander Olasagasti
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Kareem Tunde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Espí 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
11%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manuel Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nacho Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Matturro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Brugué 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
37
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2025 | Levante | 1 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 02/21/2022 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Levante | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 09/21/2021 | Levante | 0 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 04/30/2021 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 0 | Levante | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 10/26/2020 | Levante | 1 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 07/16/2020 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 3 | Levante | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 12/22/2019 | Levante | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| 02/16/2019 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 4 | Levante | La Liga | Municipal de Balaídos |
| 08/27/2018 | Levante | 1 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Ciutat de València |
| 05/19/2018 | Celta Vigo | 4 - 2 | Levante | La Liga | Municipal de Balaídos |
11/02/2025
02/21/2022
09/21/2021
04/30/2021
10/26/2020
07/16/2020
12/22/2019
02/16/2019
08/27/2018
05/19/2018
Celta Vigo Win
Levante Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 36 GD: +59
P: 36 GD: +39
P: 36 GD: +24
P: 36 GD: +21
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -1
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -13
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -4
P: 36 GD: -13
P: 36 GD: -12
P: 36 GD: -15
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -11
P: 36 GD: -15
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
Levante Stun Celta in Chaotic Balaídos Shootout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. An unexpected late-season classic where desperate relegation fighters repeatedly fought back to topple European contenders in a wildly entertaining, seesawing battle.
The Early Exchange
The Estadio Abanca-Balaídos was quickly brought to its feet as Celta Vigo established aggressive early dominance. Operating with controlled possession, the hosts struck decisively within four minutes when F. Jutgla found the back of the net. The Intensity of the opening exchanges suggested a painfully long afternoon for the visitors, but Levante fundamentally refused to fold. Despite facing suffocating pressure and a steady flow of attacking sequences, they found a crucial lifeline just before the break. K. Arriaga pounced in the 43rd minute, ensuring the sides went into the tunnel completely deadlocked. A barrage of 25 combined match shots proved early on that this fixture was destined to become a sprawling shootout.
A Furious Reversal
The second half shattered any remaining tactical discipline as the Balance of power shifted wildly back and forth. Jutglà restored the hosts' advantage with his second goal in the 48th minute, seemingly putting Celta comfortably back on course. Yet, the resilient visitors struck back just nine minutes later through a brilliant equalizer from Dela. The definitive Upset Factor materialized when manager intervention permanently altered the contest. Substitute R. Brugue entered the fray in the 61st minute and, barely two minutes later, smashed home a sensational winner. Three goals in a frantic 14-minute window completely flipped the script, leaving the home faithful completely stunned.
Survival Instincts
Clinging to their precarious 3-2 lead, the visitors absorbed tremendous late pressure to secure a truly monumental victory. The Stakes could not have been higher for a side battling desperately in 19th place; these three golden points pull them to within a single win of absolute safety with only three games remaining. Conversely, Celta's grip on their 6th place Europa League spot suddenly looks intensely vulnerable after unexpectedly dropping points on home soil. It was a crunch match that delivered exactly what late-season Spanish football promises: raw desperation triumphing over comfortable superiority.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A combination of high shot volume and Levante's desperate fight for survival fueled relentless momentum shifts against a potent Celta attack.
How did Celta Vigo complete the comeback from behind?
Celta actually surrendered the lead twice. Despite Ferran Jutglà's brace, it was Levante who mounted the ultimate comeback through substitute Roger Brugué's 63rd-minute winner.
What does this mean for Celta Vigo's season?
Dropping points at home damages their cushion in 6th place, making their push for Europa League qualification much more precarious with three games left.
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.
A Desperate Fight for Survival
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. With Levante battling desperately to escape the drop zone and Celta Vigo clinging to a European spot, the massive contrast in motivation shapes an intriguing narrative.
The Setup
The Stakes are off the charts as we head to Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on May 12, 2026. Levante sit in a treacherous 19th position with 33 points, staring down the barrel of relegation on Matchday 36. Their survival hopes hinge on finding points where logic says they shouldn't. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, are enjoying a stellar campaign, currently 6th and eyeing continental football. A modest Form rating exposes Celta's primary weakness: a surprisingly poor home record, having won just five of their 17 fixtures on familiar turf. A low Stars score reflects an absence of global marquee names, turning this into a gritty tactical affair. The glaring gap in the table skews the Balance heavily toward the hosts, but Levante's sheer desperation guarantees they will not go down without a fight.
Key Battle
We are looking at a classic clash of mentalities: a frantic away attack pushing for a miracle against a home defensive unit primed to absorb pressure. Levante must throw caution to the wind to secure a vital win. This high-risk approach will inevitably leave vast spaces behind their backline. If the visitors push too high, Celta’s midfield will punish them brutally in transition.
Our Prediction
Celta Vigo to snatch a tense 2-1 victory. Levante will throw absolutely everything forward in their fight for survival, but Celta's ruthless counter-attacking quality will ultimately break their hearts and deepen their relegation misery.