UEFA Europa League Round of 32
PAOK 1 - 2 FT Celta Vigo
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
I. Aspas (M. Roman) 34'
W. Swedberg (I. Aspas) 43'
HT
↓ B. Iglesias ↑F. Jutgla 61'
↓ O. Mingueza ↑J. Rueda 61'
↓ W. Swedberg ↑H. Alvarez 65'
↓ I. Aspas ↑F. Lopez 65'
Hugo Álvarez 67'
67' ↓ G. Taylor ↑A. R. Baba
67' ↓ A. Vogliacco ↑G. Michailidis
67' ↓ M. Camara ↑D. Chatsidis
Javier Rueda 72'
77' A. Jeremejeff (A. Zivkovic)
↓ M. Roman ↑M. Vecino 86'
90' Andrija Živković
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
PAOK
Goalkeepers
Antonis Tsiftsis 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonjoe Kenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Vogliacco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Dejan Lovren 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
82
Passes
6
Duels
Greg Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Midfielders
Mady Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Magomed Ozdoev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrija Živković 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Christos Zafeiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taison
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
61
Passes
10
Duels
Forwards
Alexander Jeremejeff 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Jiří Pavlenka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dimitrios Monastirlis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giannis Michailidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomasz Kędziora
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baba Rahman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konstantinos Thymianis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bianco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Berdos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dimitrios Chatsidis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anestis Mythou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celta Vigo
Goalkeepers
Ionuț Radu 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Javi Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carl Starfelt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Alonso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sergio Carreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Román
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Ilaix Moriba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Mingueza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Iago Aspas 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Borja Iglesias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Williot Swedberg 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Iván Villar
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Manu Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Rueda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Mihailo Ristić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoel Lago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matías Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fer López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Jutglà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
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
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | PAOK | 1 - 2 | Celta Vigo | UEFA Europa League | Toumba Stadium |
| 10/02/2025 | Celta Vigo | 3 - 1 | PAOK | UEFA Europa League | Estadio Abanca Balaídos |
02/19/2026
10/02/2025
PAOK Win
Celta Vigo Win
Draw
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Celta Vigo Clinch Crucial First-Leg Advantage in Greece
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Iago Aspas's attacking masterclass in the first half proved the difference, leaving the Spanish side in the driving seat for this Europa League knockout tie.
Early Exchanges
The Stakes were palpable under the lights at Toumba Stadium as PAOK looked to assert their home dominance in this Round of 32 clash. The Greek side controlled possession early on, pushing the ball around with intent and ending the night with 58% of the ball after weaving 568 passes together. However, translating that control into clear-cut chances proved incredibly difficult against a well-drilled Galician defence that refused to budge. The Intensity of the hosts' pressing was met by calm composure from the visitors, who patiently absorbed the pressure and waited for the perfect moments to strike on the transition. Despite the famously vocal home crowd urging their team forward at every opportunity, the hosts struggled to genuinely test the opposition goalkeeper in a cagey opening half-hour.
The Spanish Pivot
The match truly sparked to life when Celta Vigo decided to flex their attacking muscles, leaning on their veteran talisman to entirely disrupt the Balance of the tie. In the 34th minute, I. Aspas silenced the raucous home support by finding the back of the net, ruthlessly finishing off a sharp move orchestrated by M. Roman. The visitors did not stop there, keeping their foot firmly on the gas. Just nine minutes later, Aspas turned provider, slipping a clever pass to W. Swedberg who doubled the advantage right before the interval. The sheer efficiency of the away side—who consistently peppered the target and forced six magnificent saves out of PAOK's Antonis Tsiftsis throughout the contest—showcased their lethal, clinical edge on the counter.
A Lifeline Forged
Facing a two-goal deficit and a frustrating Upset on their own turf, the Greek outfit desperately sought a route back into the tie during a tense second half. Their persistence finally paid dividends in the 77th minute when A. Jeremejeff latched onto a precise delivery from A. Zivkovic, powering home to halve the deficit. This late strike breathes fresh life into the squad and entirely changes the complexion of this two-legged affair. While the Spanish club will gladly take a precious 2-1 lead back to Galicia for the all-important return leg on February 26th, PAOK's late response ensures this knockout battle remains finely poised. The visitors survived the notoriously difficult Toumba Stadium test, but the ultimate victor is yet to be decided.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
Iago Aspas and W. Swedberg scored for Celta Vigo, while A. Jeremejeff grabbed a late goal for PAOK.
When is the second leg of this tie?
Celta Vigo will host PAOK in the return leg of this Europa League Round of 32 clash on February 26th, 2026.
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.
Knockout Survival Starts at Toumba
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. An exceptionally balanced tie guarantees late drama as both sides hunt a vital first-leg advantage.
The Setup
Toumba Stadium braces for a crucial Round of 32 clash this February 19, 2026. This first leg sets the tone before the winner-takes-all return fixture in Spain on February 26. An off-the-charts Balance rating highlights how evenly matched these sides are, having finished separated by just a single point in the league phase standings. Neither squad boasts untouchable Form, with occasional domestic slip-ups masking their continental ambition. Yet, the Stakes demand absolute focus tonight. A high Stars metric guarantees premium attacking quality on the pitch, promising goals and relentless entertainment for the neutral.
Key Battle
PAOK rely heavily on Giorgos Giakoumakis to lead the line. The Greek forward is a physical menace who sets the tempo for the home attack and punishes defensive lapses. Opposite him, Celta Vigo will unleash Pablo Durán. Durán's lethal finishing makes him the ultimate difference-maker on tight European nights.
Our Prediction
Our verdict leans toward a thrilling 2-2 draw. The margins are simply too thin to separate them today. Expect PAOK to start fast under the lights, pushed forward by a ferocious home crowd. However, Celta's blistering counter-attacks, orchestrated by Bryan Zaragoza, will drag the visitors back into the contest. Everything will be left to play for in the second leg.