La Liga Regular Season - 24
Espanyol 2 - 2 FT Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Jutgla (J. Rueda) 38'
HT
56' ↓ Exposito ↑U. Gonzalez
56' ↓ C. Ngonge ↑K. Garcia
56' ↓ C. Pickel ↑T. Dolan
66' K. Garcia
↓ W. Swedberg ↑P. Duran 70'
↓ J. Rueda ↑O. Mingueza 70'
↓ F. Jutgla ↑I. Moriba 70'
72' ↓ P. Milla ↑Jofre
B. Iglesias 77'
83' ↓ R. Fernandez Jaen ↑R. Terrats
86' T. Dolan (R. Terrats)
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑I. Aspas 87'
↓ M. Roman ↑M. Vecino 88'
B. Iglesias (P. Duran) 90'+3
90'+4 L. Cabrera
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar El Hilali 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Clemens Riedel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Leandro Cabrera 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pol Lozano 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Edu Expósito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Cyril Ngonge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Pere Milla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Angel Fortuno 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pol Tristan Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urko González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Terrats 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
16
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Tyrhys Dolan 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Kike García
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
43
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoniu Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carl Starfelt 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
Marcos Alonso
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
84
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Javier Rueda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Miguel Román
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Carreira
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ferran Jutglà 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Borja Iglesias
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Williot Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Aidoo
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
Manu Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
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
Matías Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Jones El-Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
| 12/04/2025 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 30/11/2024 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 18/03/2023 | Espanyol | 1 - 3 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 03/01/2023 | Espanyol | 3 - 1 | Celta Vigo | Copa del Rey | RCDE Stadium |
| 13/08/2022 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
30/11/2025
12/04/2025
30/11/2024
18/03/2023
03/01/2023
13/08/2022
Espanyol Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +34
P: 24 GD: +39
P: 24 GD: +19
P: 24 GD: +17
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 24 GD: -8
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Drama at RCDE Stadium in European Six-Pointer
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A high-stakes clash ended in a thrilling stalemate that keeps the race for continental football balanced on a knife-edge between two direct rivals.
Celta Control and the Jutglà Opener
The match at the RCDE Stadium began with a clear tactical blueprint from the visitors. Celta Vigo dominated possession with 57%, circulating the ball effectively and forcing Espanyol into a defensive shape. An Intensity rating of 12.4 reflected a relentless tempo as both sides wrestled for control in the middle third. The breakthrough arrived in the 38th minute when Javier Rueda delivered a pinpoint pass to find Ferran Jutglà, who finished clinically to give the Galicians a deserved lead. The hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half, looking like a side still reeling from a difficult run of form.
The Substitute Revolution and VAR Controversy
The second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum as the managers turned to their benches. The double introduction of Kike García and Tyrhys Dolan in the 56th minute proved inspired. García restored Balance to the scoreline in the 66th minute, sparking life into the home crowd. Tension reached boiling point in the 77th minute when VAR disallowed a goal from Borja Iglesias for offside, a moment that seemed to galvanise the Parrots. The comeback looked complete when Ramon Terrats teed up Tyrhys Dolan for an 86th-minute strike, sending the home fans into raptures with what appeared to be the winning goal.
The Panda Strikes Back at the Death
With time running out, the match delivered one final twist in the tail. Deep into stoppage time, Pablo Durán found a gap in the exhausted Espanyol defence to set up Borja Iglesias. The striker, affectionately known as "The Panda," made no mistake in the 93rd minute to rescue a vital point for Celta Vigo. The 2-2 draw carries massive Stakes for the final standings, as it prevents Espanyol from pulling away in the race for sixth place. While the hosts will be frustrated to drop points so late, the result halts their losing streak and ensures the battle for European qualification remains wide open.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Kike García?
Though not the winner, Kike's 66th-minute equaliser was crucial in turning the Intensity of the game in favor of the hosts.
Did Espanyol deserve the late equalizer?
Celta were the ones who equalised late; they arguably deserved it given their 2.57 xG and dominance of the general play.
What does this mean for Espanyol's season?
It stops a four-match losing run and keeps them in 6th place, maintaining their lead in this high-Stakes European chase.
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.
High-Stakes Collision for European Dreams
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This crunch match represents a pivotal junction in the race for continental qualification as 6th hosts 7th in a high-pressure environment.
The Setup
The RCDE Stadium hosts a Valentine's Day massacre of sorts as Espanyol and Celta Vigo fight for the same oxygen. Despite their higher league position, the hosts carry a Form rating that signals danger, having failed to secure a win in their last five outings. Celta, meanwhile, sit just one point behind and travel with growing confidence. This is a classic six-pointer where the Balance score of 9.7 confirms there is almost nothing to separate these two ambitious outfits.
Key Battle
Tactical discipline will be the deciding factor. Urko González must provide the screen for the home defense against a creative Celta midfield powered by Óscar Mingueza. The visitors boast the game's biggest differential in goal: Ionuț Radu is currently on fire, having registered 8 crucial saves in his last stretch. This individual Stars impact could be the brick wall that frustrates the Catalan attack all afternoon.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side wants to blink first. Espanyol will likely dominate territory, feeding off the home crowd, but Celta’s defensive unit—anchored by Javi Rodríguez—is disciplined enough to weather the storm. With Fer López providing a threat on the counter, the game is set for a tactical stalemate. A 1-1 draw seems the most logical outcome, keeping the European race wide open for both clubs.