Match report

Malaga Defeats Celta Vigo 3-0 in La Liga

Malaga
Malaga
3–0
FT
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
May 7, 2017

Malaga secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga, demonstrating resilience and tactical prowess throughout the match. Goals from J. Ontiveros, Recio, and Sandro Ramírez ensured Malaga's comprehensive victory. Despite Celta Vigo’s early yellow cards, Malaga's defense remained solid, sealing a crucial three points in the La Liga race.

Key Facts

  • • J. Ontiveros scored the opening goal at minute 26, assisted by Recio
  • • Recio converted a penalty to double Malaga's lead at minute 56
  • • Sandro Ramírez sealed the victory with a late goal at minute 90+2
  • • Celta Vigo received three yellow cards, including one for Álvaro Lemos at minute 14

Lineups

Malaga

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kameni
  • 23 Miguel Torres (D)
  • 24 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 5 Diego Llorente (D)
  • 15 F. Ricca (D)
  • 6 Ignacio Camacho (M)
  • 21 Jony (M)
  • 14 Recio (M)
  • 31 Pablo Fornals (M)
  • 39 Javi Ontiveros (M)
  • 19 Sandro Ramírez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Juan Carlos
  • 20 Keko
  • 11 G. Castro
  • 3 M. Demichelis
  • 9 Charles
  • 13 D. Boyko
  • 17 Duda

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 21 Planas (D)
  • 20 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 5 M. Díaz (M)
  • 16 Jozabed (M)
  • 23 Josep Señé (M)
  • 15 Álvaro Lemos (D)
  • 4 Pape Diop (M)
  • 12 C. Beauvue (F)
  • 7 T. Bongonda (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 F. Roncaglia
  • 17 A. Hjulsager
  • 9 J. Guidetti
  • 2 Hugo Mallo
  • 10 Iago Aspas
  • 19 Jonny Castro
  • 27 Iván Villar

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    14' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro Lemos
  2. Malaga
    26' Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ontiveros · Assist: Recio
  3. Celta Vigo
    30' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Jozabed
  4. Malaga
    56' Malaga Goal · Penalty
    Recio
  5. Celta Vigo
    59' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Cabral · On: F. Roncaglia
  6. Celta Vigo
    70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josep Señé · On: A. Hjulsager
  7. Malaga
    75' Malaga subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jony · On: Juankar
  8. Celta Vigo
    80' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Guidetti
  9. Celta Vigo
    82' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jozabed · On: J. Guidetti
  10. Malaga
    85' Malaga subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ontiveros · On: Keko
  11. Celta Vigo
    89' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Pape Cheikh
  12. Malaga
    89' Malaga subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pablo Fornals · On: G. Castro
  13. Malaga
    90'+2 Malaga Goal · Normal Goal
    Sandro Ramírez · Assist: Juankar

Match Stats

Stat Malaga Celta Vigo
Fouls 13 18
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 405 539
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 312 445
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malaga capitalized on early pressure, scoring through J. Ontiveros in the 26th minute to set the tone
  • ▸ Recio's penalty in the 56th minute solidified Malaga's control and morale, making it 2-0