UEFA Europa League Round of 32
Celta Vigo 1 - 0 FT PAOK
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
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
Ionuț Radu 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Carl Starfelt 
MAGNET
112
Activity
112
Activity
108
Passes
4
Duels
Marcos Alonso
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
97
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Javi Rueda 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Matías Vecino 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ilaix Moriba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Sergio Carreira 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Williot Swedberg 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Borja Iglesias 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
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
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Antonis Tsiftsis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonjoe Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomasz Kędziora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giannis Michailidis
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Baba Rahman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Magomed Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christos Zafeiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Dimitrios Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Georgios Giakoumakis
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Dimitrios Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vasileios Nikolakoulis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mady Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Jeremejeff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berdos
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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Knife-Edge Tie in Galicia
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Celta Vigo hold a slender first-leg advantage, but PAOK's need to chase the game promises a chaotic, wide-open affair.
The Setup
Last week in Greece, Celta Vigo carved out a crucial 2-1 victory thanks to strikes from Iago Aspas and Williot Swedberg. Now, they return to Estadio Abanca Balaídos knowing a draw sends them through to the last 16. PAOK arrive with absolutely nothing to lose. Their aggressive Form dictates they will push high up the pitch, looking to overturn the deficit. With both sides leaking goals domestically, the Stakes demand an attacking mindset from the visitors. Expect fireworks from the first whistle.
Key Battle
Williot Swedberg against Giorgos Giakoumakis. Swedberg’s dynamic runs punished the Greeks on the counter in the first leg, exploiting spaces left by an advancing backline. On the other side, Giakoumakis provides the sheer physical presence the visitors desperately need in the box to force the issue. Their individual Stars ratings suggest whoever finishes their dinner tonight will decide the entire tie.
Our Prediction
Celta Vigo thrive on the transition. As PAOK overcommit bodies forward in search of an aggregate equalizer, the hosts will pick them off. We expect a high-scoring home win, sealing comfortable progression for the Spanish side.