Celta Vigo 1 - 0 FT PAOK

Estadio Abanca Balaídos

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Futmetrix Verdict
27
FT
Thu, Feb 26
Celta Vigo
1-0
PAOK
⚡ Intensity 14
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 0
Celta smother PAOK to advance easily

Celta Cruise Past Toothless PAOK to Seal Progression

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A professional, risk-free performance saw the Galicians suffocate their Greek visitors and easily book their ticket to the next round.

Suffocating Early Control

Arriving at Estadio Abanca Balaídos with a 2-1 aggregate cushion from the first leg in Greece, Celta Vigo immediately set about killing the tie. The Stakes were purely about knockout survival, and the hosts opted for absolute defensive control over chaotic entertainment. They controlled possession from the outset, circulating the ball meticulously across the pitch while starving PAOK of any attacking rhythm. The Greek side, needing a goal just to flip the script and force extra time, looked entirely devoid of ideas in the final third. A. Jeremejeff, who netted in the chaotic first leg, was completely isolated as the visitors failed to register a single shot on target all evening. It was a masterful tactical stranglehold.

The Swedberg Breakthrough

The tactical siege eventually broke the Greek resistance just past the hour mark. Despite the modest Intensity of the contest, Celta's steady, calculated pressure yielded a breakthrough in the 63rd minute. B. Iglesias showcased his elite spatial awareness, dropping deep to feed a clever, splitting ball to W. Swedberg. The dynamic young forward, who had already haunted the visitors by scoring in the first leg, made absolutely no mistake to put the hosts 1-0 up on the night and a comfortable 3-1 ahead on aggregate. Defensively, Javi Rodríguez ensured the Balance of the match never wavered. The commanding centre-back swept up the rare, disjointed long balls pumped forward by a visibly defeated opposition, snuffing out any faint hope of a comeback.

A Formality to the Finish

From that decisive strike onward, the match devolved into a mere formality under the Spanish sky. Celta's dominant 14-4 total shot advantage underscored a deeply one-sided affair where the much-anticipated European knockout drama never materialized. For the Galicians, this Upset-free victory is exactly what their manager ordered—protect the hard-earned aggregate lead, avoid unnecessary injuries, and march firmly into the Round of 16 without breaking a heavy sweat. PAOK will return to their domestic duties knowing they simply lacked the requisite firepower and midfield ingenuity for the continental stage. While this wasn't a thrilling classic for the neutrals, the home faithful will celebrate the clinical progression. In cup football, advancing securely is the only metric that truly matters.

Key Questions

Who scored the winning goal for Celta Vigo?

W. Swedberg found the back of the net in the 63rd minute following an assist from B. Iglesias.

What was the final aggregate score of the tie?

Celta Vigo advanced to the next round with a 3-1 aggregate victory over PAOK.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
55%
45%
Celta Vigo 55%
PAOK 45%
Shots
14
4
Celta Vigo 14
PAOK 4
Shots on Target
3
0
Celta Vigo 3
PAOK 0
Expected Goals (xG)
1.35
0.35
Celta Vigo 1.35
PAOK 0.35
Passes
583
470
Celta Vigo 583
PAOK 470
Pass Accuracy
91%
84%
Celta Vigo 91%
PAOK 84%
Corners
6
2
Celta Vigo 6
PAOK 2
Fouls
9
9
Celta Vigo 9
PAOK 9
Yellow Cards
1
0
Celta Vigo 1
PAOK 0
Red Cards
0
0
Celta Vigo 0
PAOK 0

Match Events

40' 🟨 Ilaix Moriba
HT
46' 🔄 I. Moriba M. Roman
63' W. Swedberg (B. Iglesias)
A. Bianco M. Camara 🔄 64'
67' 🔄 I. Aspas F. Jutgla
D. Chatsidis G. Taylor 🔄 74'
77' 🔄 W. Swedberg J. El Abdellaoui
77' 🔄 B. Iglesias F. Lopez
G. Giakoumakis A. Jeremejeff 🔄 80'
89' 🔄 M. Alonso C. Dominguez
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Celta Vigo

Goalkeepers
I. Radu
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
J. Rodriguez
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
C. Starfelt
MAGNET
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
108
Passes
4
Duels
M. Alonso
MAGNET
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
97
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
J. Rueda
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
M. Vecino
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Moriba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
S. Carreira
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
I. Aspas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
W. Swedberg
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
B. Iglesias
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
I. Villar
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ristic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Nunez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Roman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Jutgla
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry

PAOK

Goalkeepers
A. Tsiftsis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Kenny
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kedziora
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Michailidis
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
A. R. Baba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Zafeiris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bianco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
D. Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
G. Giakoumakis
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
D. Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Nikolakoulis
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thymianis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Taylor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dunga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Camara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Jeremejeff
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berdos
LATE SHIFT
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
UEFA Europa League Toumba Stadium
10/02/2025
UEFA Europa League Estadio Abanca Balaídos
Celta Vigo Win
PAOK Win
Draw