La Liga Regular Season - 26
Girona 1 - 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
35' V. Vanat (A. Witsel)
F. Jutgla 42'
HT
F. Jutgla (O. Mingueza) 58'
↓ H. Alvarez ↑W. Swedberg 59'
64' ↓ T. Lemar ↑A. Ounahi
65' ↓ B. Gil ↑I. Martin
Vitor Reis 70'
↓ F. Jutgla ↑A. Antanon 73'
↓ F. Lopez ↑J. El Abdellaoui 73'
73' ↓ V. Vanat ↑A. Ruiz
73' ↓ A. Witsel ↑C. Echeverri
81' ↓ H. Rincon ↑J. Roca
81' C. Echeverri
↓ C. Dominguez ↑M. Fernandez 85'
↓ O. Mingueza ↑J. Rueda 85'
89' A. Martinez
W. Swedberg 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Girona
Goalkeepers
Paulo Gazzaniga 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Hugo Rincón
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vitor Reis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Daley Blind 
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
103
Passes
3
Duels
Arnau Martínez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Fran Beltrán
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
70
Passes
1
Duels
Axel Witsel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Viktor Tsygankov 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Thomas Lemar 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Bryan Gil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Vladyslav Vanat 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Blanco
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Francés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azzedine Ounahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Echeverri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lass Kourouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abel Ruíz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Aidoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Midfielders
Óscar Mingueza
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Miguel Román
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ferran Jutglà 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yoel Lago
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
Mihailo Ristić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Rueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Williot Swedberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Antañón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Aspas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
| 01/03/2025 | Girona | 2 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 29/09/2024 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 28/01/2024 | Celta Vigo | 0 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio Abanca-Balaídos |
| 27/10/2023 | Girona | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 23/05/2023 | Celta Vigo | 1 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Abanca-Balaídos |
| 26/08/2022 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 20/04/2019 | Celta Vigo | 2 - 1 | Girona | La Liga | Municipal de Balaídos |
| 17/09/2018 | Girona | 3 - 2 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Montilivi |
| 27/02/2018 | Girona | 1 - 0 | Celta Vigo | La Liga | Estadi Montilivi |
14/09/2025
01/03/2025
29/09/2024
28/01/2024
27/10/2023
23/05/2023
26/08/2022
20/04/2019
17/09/2018
27/02/2018
Girona Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +45
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +20
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 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: 26 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
Celta Vigo Snatch Victory from the Jaws of Defeat at Montilivi
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Celta Vigo snatched a vital away win to solidify their European ambitions, leaving Girona to rue missed chances despite controlling the tempo for long stretches.
Girona Set the Pace Early
The Estadio Municipal de Montilivi crackled with anticipation as Girona looked to exploit their home advantage. From the outset, the hosts controlled possession with 57%, dictating a high Intensity that left the visitors retreating into a defensive shell. Azzedine Ounahi was the architect in the middle, spreading play with vision and precision. The pressure finally told in the 35th minute when A. Witsel found space to deliver a pinpoint ball for V. Vanat, who finished clinicaly to put the home side ahead. Girona’s dominance was reflected in their 15 total shots and 10 corners, as they squeezed the pitch and appeared well on their way to a comfortable evening.
The Tide Turns for the Sky Blues
Everything shifted after the interval as the Balance of power swung unexpectedly toward the visitors. Celta Vigo, despite having much less of the ball, began to find dangerous gaps on the counter-attack. The turning point arrived in the 58th minute when O. Mingueza broke forward, providing a perfect assist for Ferran Jutglà to level the proceedings. This goal punctured Girona's confidence and completely altered the momentum. The tactical Stakes were raised as the match opened up, with Celta showing a level of efficiency that contrasted sharply with Girona’s wasteful finishing in front of their own frustrated fans.
Radu’s Heroics Seal the Points
The final blow was a cruel twist of fate for the hosts in the 70th minute when a defensive lapse resulted in an own goal by Vitor Reis, handing Celta the lead. Girona threw everything forward in a desperate search for an equalizer, bombarding the box and increasing their corner count. However, they ran into a human wall in the form of Ionuț Radu. The goalkeeper’s Upset factor was undeniable, as he produced 6 vital saves to deny the hosts at the death. Despite dominating the stat sheet, the home side left empty-handed. This 2-1 victory cements Celta’s push for European qualification, while Girona will be haunted by their inability to convert territorial dominance into a result.
Key Questions
How did Girona complete the comeback from behind?
Girona actually failed to complete a comeback; after taking an early lead through Vanat, they succumbed to Celta Vigo’s second-half surge and a decisive own goal.
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.
Mid-Table Logic Meets European Ambition
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Celta Vigo's push for the top six faces a stubborn test against a Girona side that remains remarkably difficult to break down at home.
The Setup
Girona welcomes Celta Vigo to the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi on March 01, 2026. This match features an exceptional Balance rating, suggesting there is almost nothing to separate these two sides on paper. While Celta sits in 6th place, their modest Form suggests they haven't quite locked down their European credentials. Girona, positioned in 13th, enters with a similarly inconsistent run, making this a contest of who can find rhythm first.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the middle third. The home defensive block must remain compact to stifle a visiting side that excels at recycling possession and finding pockets of space between the lines. It is a classic confrontation of defensive organization versus creative persistence, with the midfield unit’s ability to transition being the deciding factor.
Our Prediction
Expect a game of chess. Celta Vigo has the higher Stars rating, but Girona’s home advantage levels the field. A stalemate seems likely as both sides prioritize tactical discipline over risky offensive gambles. Our take is a 1-1 draw where the tactical systems cancel each other out for the majority of the ninety minutes.