La Liga Regular Season - 27
Celta Vigo 1 - 2 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Tchouameni (A. Guler) 11'
25' B. Iglesias (W. Swedberg)
31' B. Iglesias
HT
↓ A. Guler ↑C. Palacios 65'
69' ↓ W. Swedberg ↑F. Lopez
70' ↓ F. Jutgla ↑H. Alvarez
70' ↓ B. Iglesias ↑J. El Abdellaoui
↓ B. Diaz ↑G. Garcia 77'
83' ↓ O. Mingueza ↑I. Aspas
A. Tchouameni 86'
↓ T. Pitarch ↑M. A. Moran 90'
R. Asencio 90'
90'+1 ↓ I. Moriba ↑M. Vecino
F. Valverde 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
75
Passes
8
Duels
Carl Starfelt 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Marcos Alonso 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Borja Iglesias 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.7
Rating
Williot Swedberg 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Iván Villar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Domínguez
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
Javier Rueda
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
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Sotelo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
85%
Pass Acc
Raúl Asencio
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
97
Passes
7
Duels
Antonio Rüdiger
MAGNET
113
Activity
113
Activity
110
Passes
3
Duels
Ferland Mendy
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
87
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Federico Valverde 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Arda Güler
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Aurélien Tchouaméni 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Thiago Pitarch
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
60
Passes
13
Duels
Forwards
Brahim Díaz
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
49
Passes
5
Duels
Vinicius Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sergio Mestre
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andriy Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamini Fati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ángel Morán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2025 | Real Madrid | 0 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 04/05/2025 | Real Madrid | 3 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 16/01/2025 | Real Madrid | 5 - 2 | Celta Vigo | Copa del Rey | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 19/10/2024 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 10/03/2024 | Real Madrid | 4 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 25/08/2023 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 22/04/2023 | Real Madrid | 2 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 20/08/2022 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 4 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 02/04/2022 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 2 | Real Madrid | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 12/09/2021 | Real Madrid | 5 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
07/12/2025
04/05/2025
16/01/2025
19/10/2024
10/03/2024
25/08/2023
22/04/2023
20/08/2022
02/04/2022
12/09/2021
Celta Vigo Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Valverde Strikes Late to Salvage Title Hopes
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A classic Real Madrid heist at Balaídos as individual brilliance in the final seconds overcame a brave tactical display from the hosts.
The Early Breakthrough
The Intensity was palpable at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos as Real Madrid looked to exert their dominance from the opening whistle. They didn't have to wait long, as Aurélien Tchouaméni showcased his attacking instincts in the 11th minute. Connecting with a clever delivery from Arda Güler, the Frenchman fired the visitors into an early lead. Madrid controlled possession heavily, reaching 64% by the end of the match, and their 91% pass accuracy made it difficult for Celta Vigo to gain any rhythm. The visitors looked comfortable, circulating the ball with over 800 total passes, seemingly intent on suffocating the life out of the game early on.
The Vigo Rebellion
However, the Balance of the match shifted as Celta refused to follow the script. Showing immense character, the hosts fought back and found their reward in the 25th minute. Borja Iglesias proved once again why he is a handful for any defense, clinicaly finishing an opportunity created by the industrious Williot Swedberg. The equalizer transformed the atmosphere, with Celta finding gaps in a Madrid side that occasionally looked vulnerable to direct play. Despite being out-possessed, the home side created high-quality chances, finishing the game with a higher expected goals (xG) than their illustrious opponents, forcing the match into a tense stalemate that lasted until the final moments.
The Final Sting
With the Stakes incredibly high in the title race, Real Madrid found a way when all seemed lost. In the 94th minute, Federico Valverde produced a moment of magic to secure all three points, a hammer blow to a Celta side that had given everything. Behind the scenes of this late victory was Thibaut Courtois, whose three crucial saves prevented the hosts from taking the lead earlier in the half. For Madrid, this result is pure gold, keeping the gap to the top narrow. For Celta, it is a cruel lesson in the clinical nature of elite football, though their 6th place standing remains secure as they continue to hunt for European qualification.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Federico Valverde?
Incredibly dramatic; Valverde scored in the 94th minute to break Celta hearts after they had fought back to a 1-1 draw.
What does this mean for Celta Vigo's season?
Celta remains 6th in the table. While the loss hurts, their performance against a title contender reinforces their European aspirations.
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.
Real Madrid's Title Hopes Face Vigo Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. This trip to Galicia is a mandatory hurdle for a Madrid side that cannot afford any more slip-ups in the chase for the crown.
The Setup
Real Madrid arrives at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos with their Form peaking at the right time, boasting four wins from their last five outings. Sitting second in the table, the pressure is immense to keep the pressure on the leaders. Celta Vigo, currently 6th, provides a stern challenge; their tactical Balance has made them one of the toughest units to break down this season, even if recent results have been a mixed bag.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the duel between Celta's clinical Borja Iglesias and Madrid's defensive shield. However, the real game-changer will be how Kylian Mbappé handles the close marking of the home side's backline. Mbappé’s ability to find space where none exists will be the ultimate test for Celta’s disciplined structure.
Our Verdict
We expect a high-octane affair where individual brilliance settles the score. The Stars rating for this match is off the charts, and with Vinícius Júnior in devastating form, the visitors hold the edge. While Celta will fight for every inch, the Stakes of the title race usually bring out the best in the capital giants. Our take is an away win that keeps the championship race alive, despite a spirited effort from the hosts.