UEFA Europa League Gameweek 8
FK Crvena Zvezda 1 - 1 FT Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' Marko Arnautović
Miguel Román 35'
42' Rade Krunić
HT
46' ↓ V. Kostov ↑V. Lucic
50' ↓ N. Tiknizyan ↑A. Avdic
61' ↓ A. Katai ↑N. Radonjic
↓ B. Iglesias ↑F. Jutgla 62'
↓ I. Aspas ↑F. Lopez 62'
↓ H. Alvarez ↑B. Zaragoza 69'
73' Vladimir Lučić
79' ↓ M. Arnautovic ↑Bruno Duarte
79' ↓ N. Stankovic ↑Milson
↓ Y. Lago ↑M. Ristic 82'
↓ J. Rueda ↑O. Mingueza 82'
F. Lopez 88'
89' Bruno Duarte (T. Elsnik)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FK Crvena Zvezda
Goalkeepers
Matheus 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Seol Young-Woo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Veljković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigão 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Nair Tiknizyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
50
Entry
Midfielders
Rade Krunić 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
55
Passes
14
Duels
Timi Max Elšnik 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Nikola Stanković
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Vasilije Kostov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Aleksandar Katai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Marko Arnautović 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Omri Glazer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ivan Guteša
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Leković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adem Avdić
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mahmudu Bajo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felício Milson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Händel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vladimir Lučić 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Luka Zarić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nemanja Radonjić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Duarte 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
82
Entry
Marcos Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Javi Rueda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Miguel Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Borja Iglesias
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihailo Ristić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Cervi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fer López
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
H. Burcio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Antañón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zaragoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Durán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jones El Abdellaoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FK Crvena Zvezda
Celta Vigo
FK Crvena Zvezda
Celta Vigo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Substitute Heroics Salvage Draw in Belgrade
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Two disallowed goals and two late substitute strikes forged a chaotic 1-1 thriller that leaves both sides clinging to their playoff aspirations.
Frustration at Rajko Mitić
The hosts set a blistering pace from the opening whistle, turning the Stadium Rajko Mitić into a cauldron of noise. FK Crvena Zvezda launched relentless waves of attacks, testing the Spanish defence early. A high Intensity approach seemed to pay off instantly when Marko Arnautović found the back of the net in the 9th minute, only for VAR to rule it out. Incredibly, history repeated itself just ten minutes later. Arnautović struck again in the 19th minute, and once again, VAR intervened to cancel the celebration. Despite taking twelve shots overall, the hosts found themselves deadlocked, their early momentum stifled by the off-field officials as Celta Vigo desperately held on.
The Tactical Chess Match
Surviving the early onslaught, the visitors began to find their footing. While the Serbian side controlled possession at 57 percent, they struggled to break down a resolute defence. The Balance of play shifted into a gritty midfield battle, characterised by eighteen fouls from the away side as they disrupted the hosts' rhythm. Celta Vigo looked dangerous on the counter, boasting a higher expected goals tally of 1.29 compared to the home side's 1.01. The match settled into a tense standoff, with both managers looking to their benches for a spark that could break the stubborn deadlock and secure vital points in the continental playoff race.
A Breathless Conclusion
The tactical stalemate violently shattered in the dying moments. Substitute Fer López silenced the raucous crowd in the 88th minute, slotting home what looked to be a devastating late goal. The Stakes were immense, and the visitors began to celebrate a crucial away triumph. However, the drama was far from over. Almost immediately from the restart, another substitute delivered. In the 89th minute, Bruno Duarte latched onto a brilliant feed from Timi Max Elšnik to bury a dramatic equalizer. The instantaneous response ensured both clubs walked away with a hard-fought point, keeping them neck-and-neck in the middle of the league stage table.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened decisively in the opening twenty minutes, cancelling two goals from Marko Arnautović and preventing the hosts from establishing an early lead.
How dramatic was the late winner by Bruno Duarte?
Duarte actually scored an 89th-minute equalizer, not a winner. It was incredibly dramatic, arriving just seconds after Celta Vigo thought they had stolen the victory.
Did FK Crvena Zvezda deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, they controlled possession and generated twelve total shots, constantly pressing the Spanish side until their substitute finally broke through in the final moments.
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.
Playoff Posturing at Stadium Rajko Mitić
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. With both sides hovering mid-table in the Europa League standings, this clash is less about survival and more about securing a favorable playoff draw.
The Setup
FK Crvena Zvezda welcome Celta Vigo to Stadium Rajko Mitić this January 29, 2026, for a concluding League Stage fixture. Both teams sit safely inside the top-24 playoff cutline, occupying 15th and 16th respectively. This comfortable positioning translates to a low Stakes rating, but don't let the lack of jeopardy fool you. The hosts boast a formidable Form rating, riding a four-match winning streak across all competitions, underpinned by an impenetrable defence. Goalkeeper Matheus has been an absolute wall, logging four clean sheets in his last five outings. Celta, meanwhile, have been erratic but possess enough Stars to flip the script, despite a modest Balance rating that highlights their recent struggles to string cohesive performances together.
Key Battle
The defining matchup pits FK Crvena Zvezda's focal point Bruno Duarte against Celta's creative spark Bryan Zaragoza. Duarte provides the cutting edge for the Serbian giants, but Zaragoza’s ability to unlock tight defences—already racking up three assists in Europe—will severely test the hosts' resolute backline.
Our Prediction
Expect a tight, tactical affair where risk-taking is kept to an absolute minimum. The hosts will rely on their defensive solidity, while Celta will probe patiently on the counter. Our verdict leans towards a low-scoring stalemate that keeps both sides comfortable in the playoff bracket heading into the knockout rounds.