La Liga Gameweek 7
Celta Vigo 5 - 0 FT Racing Santander
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⚡ Form
37
⚖️ Balance
84
🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
100
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FT
Thu, Oct 22
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Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
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100
Beşiktaş
vs
Crystal Palace
Thu, Oct 22 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
41
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
50
⭐ Stars
100
Vlahović powers a high-stakes European test
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' Ferran Jutglà
32' Hugo González
43' Ilaix Moriba (Miguel Roman)
45' ↓ Javier Rueda García ↑Sergio Carreira Vilarino
45' ↓ Hugo González ↑Pablo Durán Fernández
45'+3 Javier Rueda García
HT
Yassir Zabiri 57'
↓ André Almeida ↑Sergio Canales 63'
↓ Alvaro Mantilla ↑Aarón Martin Caricol 63'
63' ↓ Ferran Jutglà ↑Borja Iglesias
↓ Pablo García ↑Asier Villalibre 63'
Jeanuël Belocian 64'
64' ↓ Williot Swedberg ↑Javi Galán
69' Miguel Roman
73' Yoel Lago
↓ Yassir Zabiri ↑Giorgi Guliashvili 75'
78' Pablo Durán Fernández (Hugo Alvarez Antunez)
↓ Iván Martín ↑Íñigo Sáinz-Maza 84'
84' ↓ Miguel Roman ↑Hugo Burcio
Sergio Canales 90'
90'+2 Pablo Durán Fernández (Hugo Alvarez Antunez)
Iñigo Vicente 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Álvaro Núñez 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yoel Lago 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
40%
Duel Win %
Sebastián Cáceres
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Javi Rueda 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Ilaix Moriba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Miguel Román
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hugo Álvarez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Hugo González
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Williot Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carl Starfelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Galán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleix Febas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Burcio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.4
Rating
Couhaib Driouech
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Racing Santander
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Álvaro Mantilla
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Pablo Ramón
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Salinas
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
André Almeida
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Iván Martín 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Iñigo Vicente
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
85
Passes
8
Duels
Iker Luque 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Laro Gómez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Facundo González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Hernando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maguette Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Sainz-Maza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Carlos Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Guliashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Villalibre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2025 | Racing Santander | 2 - 3 | Celta Vigo | Copa del Rey | Campos de Sport de El Sardinero |
01/05/2025
Celta Vigo Win
Racing Santander Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +30
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Celta Vigo
Racing Santander
Celta Vigo
Racing Santander
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Five-Star Masterclass Reinvigorates Balaídos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Celta Vigo transformed their relegation fears into a clinical demolition, punishing a frail Racing side with devastating efficiency.
Unleashing the Attack
The Municipal de Balaídos demanded a reaction, given the massive Stakes of a brewing relegation battle. Celta Vigo began with relentless purpose. Racing Santander controlled possession with 59% of the ball, but they were consistently caught out by rapid transitions. The deadlock broke in the 28th minute when VAR dramatically intervened to confirm a penalty involving Ferran Jutglà. Hugo González stepped up to convert, sparking wild celebrations in the stands. Instead of sitting back to protect their narrow lead, the hosts dialed up the Intensity. Just before the interval, Ilaix Moriba doubled the advantage with a crisp finish in the 43rd minute, leaving the visitors staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat.
The Midfield Maestro Takes Over
The second half required Racing to find some structural Balance, but they instead walked straight into a celestial trap. The undisputed architect of this downfall was Miguel Román. Having already turned provider for Moriba's strike, the midfield dynamo took matters into his own hands. In the 69th minute, he drove through a static defense to lash home the third goal, completely ending the match as a genuine contest. It was a moment of sheer individual brilliance that highlighted the massive gap in finishing ability between the two sides. Racing peppered the penalty area with half-chances throughout the half, but they were repeatedly rebuffed by a resolute defensive wall, utterly unable to find a lifeline.
A Bench-Pressing Finale
With the result completely beyond doubt, a massive Upset Factor emerged from the bench in the shape of Pablo Durán. Introduced at halftime, the dynamic forward exploited a broken defensive line to maximum effect. Latching onto a sublime pass from Hugo Álvarez, Durán fired in the fourth in the 78th minute. Deep into stoppage time, the exact same duo combined again to round off a staggering 5-0 victory. Scoring five times from just 2.0 expected goals is the absolute definition of ruthless execution. This crucial win breathes much-needed life into Celta's survival campaign, while leaving Racing with serious tactical questions to answer moving forward.
Key Questions
What made Miguel Román the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the entire midfield, providing a crucial assist in the first half and scoring a brilliant solo goal to completely seal the victory.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Unbelievable clinical finishing from the hosts, who ruthlessly converted five goals from just 2.0 expected goals, punishing every single defensive mistake.
How did substitute Miguel Román change the game?
Though he actually started the match, his dominating presence changed everything—dictating the tempo, creating clear chances, and directly contributing to two massive goals.
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.
Celta's Search for a Spark Against Mid-Table Racing
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A gritty, low-stakes affair that appeals far more to the tactical purist than the casual fan, making this an easy fixture to skip.
The Setup
With an abysmal Stakes rating for this early-season clash, Celta Vigo desperately need to jumpstart their La Liga campaign. Winless in six matches and yet to secure a victory in front of their home fans, their Form is severely lacking. They have managed a paltry three goals all season, highlighting a blunt attacking edge. Racing Santander arrive sitting comfortably in tenth, boasting a perfectly even goal difference but bringing plenty of defensive chaos. The visitors concede nearly two goals a game, offering a glimmer of hope to a goal-shy Celta front line. However, a high Balance score suggests this will be a tightly contested, physical struggle rather than a free-flowing spectacle. Neither side possesses the sheer star power to turn this into a classic.
Key Battle
The defining clash pits Celta's defensive anchor C. Starfelt against Racing's attacking revelation Yassir Zabiri. Starfelt has shown flashes of individual brilliance, even finding the back of the net recently, but he faces a stern test today. Zabiri thrives in the gaps left by disorganised backlines, and keeping him quiet is the only way the home side stops the rot and avoids another frustrating afternoon.
Our Prediction
We expect a frustrating 1-1 draw. Celta will dominate the early possession and territorial advantage, but their lack of cutting edge will stop them from putting the game to bed. Racing will inevitably exploit a defensive lapse on the counter-attack to snatch a point on the road.