UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Celta Vigo 3 - 1 FT PAOK
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Giakoumakis (G. Konstantelias) 37'
41' Óscar Mingueza
43' Williot Swedberg
45' I. Aspas (O. Mingueza)
HT
53' B. Iglesias (W. Swedberg)
↓ G. Giakoumakis ↑F. Chalov 61'
↓ A. Bianco ↑S. Meite 61'
67' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑F. Jutgla
67' ↓ O. Mingueza ↑C. Dominguez
70' W. Swedberg (J. Rueda)
↓ K. Despodov ↑A. Zivkovic 70'
↓ M. Camara ↑Taison 70'
71' Williot Swedberg
↓ A. Vogliacco ↑T. Kedziora 74'
74' ↓ I. Aspas ↑B. Zaragoza
74' ↓ W. Swedberg ↑P. Duran
79' Ilaix Moriba
83' ↓ J. Rueda ↑J. Rodriguez
Magomed Ozdoev 90'+2
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
Manu Fernández 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
81
Passes
6
Duels
Carl Starfelt
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
87
Passes
5
Duels
Marcos Alonso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Javi Rueda 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Damián Rodríguez
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
86
Passes
2
Duels
Ilaix Moriba
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
56
Passes
12
Duels
Óscar Mingueza 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Iago Aspas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Borja Iglesias
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Williot Swedberg 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Domínguez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Román
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
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
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Jiří Pavlenka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joan Sastre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Giannis Michailidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baba Rahman 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Alessandro Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Magomed Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kiril Despodov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Mady Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Giannis Konstantelias
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Georgios Giakoumakis
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Dimitrios Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antonis Tsiftsis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jonjoe Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dejan Lovren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomasz Kędziora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Thymianis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Greg Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soualiho Meïté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fedor Chalov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Živković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | PAOK | 1 - 2 | Celta Vigo | UEFA Europa League | Toumba Stadium |
| 10/02/2025 | Celta Vigo | 3 - 1 | PAOK | UEFA Europa League | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
02/19/2026
10/02/2025
Celta Vigo Win
PAOK Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celta Vigo
PAOK
Celta Vigo
PAOK
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Celta Vigo's Attacking Masterclass Overwhelms PAOK
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A stunning second-half surge saw the Galician hosts flip the script and secure a vital European victory.
Opening Act
The Estadio Abanca Balaídos expected a straightforward affair, but early European nights rarely deliver one. The visitors soaked up the initial pressure and silenced the vibrant home crowd in the 37th minute. G. Konstantelias unlocked the defence with a brilliant sequence, allowing G. Giakoumakis to slot home completely against the run of play. That shock injected serious Intensity into the contest. Celta Vigo refused to panic, immediately raising their tempo to find an answer before the break. Right on the stroke of half-time, Óscar Mingueza carved out a crucial opening for Iago Aspas, who made no mistake with a clinical finish. The captain's timely equaliser completely changed the half-time team talks and set the stage for a thrilling second act.
The Pivot
Coming out of the tunnel, the hosts cranked the engine into overdrive and took complete control. The Balance of power shifted entirely in the 53rd minute of the match. Williot Swedberg became the chief architect in the final third, threading a precise pass for B. Iglesias to smash home and put the Galicians ahead. What started as a tense and tight contest quickly morphed into a one-sided attacking siege. Generating 15 total shots to their opponents' mere five, the home side commanded possession at 63 percent and pinned the Greek outfit deep inside their own penalty area. PAOK simply could not find an exit route as wave after wave of sky-blue shirts crashed against their defensive lines.
Resolution
The final nail in the coffin arrived just as the visitors looked to mount a desperate response in the 70th minute. Swedberg turned from provider to executioner, capping off a stellar individual performance by latching onto a brilliant ball from J. Rueda to find the back of the net. A tense VAR review momentarily paused the passionate celebrations in the stands, but the goal was definitively confirmed, erasing any lingering chance of a late Upset. This emphatic victory carries immense Stakes for the league stage campaign, propelling the Galician side comfortably upward in the European playoff zone while leaving the travelling side searching for immediate answers. Our take is simple: relentless attacking pressure eventually breaks down even the most stubborn defensive resistance.
Key Questions
What made Iago Aspas the Man of the Match?
He scored the crucial equaliser right before half-time, created four key passes, and commanded the attacking third with an outstanding 8.6 match rating.
How did Celta Vigo complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind to Giakoumakis's strike, Celta dominated possession, unleashed a relentless 15-shot siege, and used clinical finishes from Aspas, Iglesias, and Swedberg to seal the 3-1 win.
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.
Mid-Table Chaos Meets European Ambition
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Separated by a single point in the standings, Celta Vigo and PAOK face a crucial clash for top-24 playoff positioning.
The Setup
With both teams locked together just inside the top 24, the Stakes might appear modest early in the campaign, but the reality on the pitch tells a different story. A remarkably high Form rating points to an explosive matchup, driven by a blistering combined output of 4.5 expected goals per game. Taking place at Estadio Abanca Balaídos on October 02, 2025, defensive solidity will likely be an afterthought. The Balance of the tie leans slightly, but both sides possess leaky backlines that are waiting to be exposed in European competition.
Key Battle
The home side's creative spark flows directly through Óscar Mingueza. His progressive passing and vision will constantly test the visitors' defensive resilience. Standing in his way is the formidable presence of Jiří Pavlenka between the posts. If Mingueza can thread the needle and generate high-quality scoring chances, Pavlenka will need to produce a monumental shot-stopping performance to keep his side in the contest.
Our Prediction
Expect an absolute shootout. With both attacks firing on all cylinders and neither defense demonstrating reliability, goals are a certainty. The home crowd advantage might just be enough for the hosts to edge a chaotic, high-scoring thriller, pushing them closer to the coveted top-eight direct qualification spots.