Match report

Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad Draw 2-2 in La Liga Clash

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
2–2
FT
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
May 21, 2017

In a pulsating encounter, Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad battled to a 2-2 draw in La Liga. Goals from Iago Aspas for Celta and Mikel Oyarzabal and Juanmi for Real Sociedad highlighted the match, while substitutions and yellow cards also played a significant role in the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Celta Vigo scored via a penalty by Iago Aspas in the 54th minute.
  • • Real Sociedad equalized through Mikel Oyarzabal in the 82nd minute and Juanmi in the 90th minute.
  • • Both teams received yellow cards: G. Cabral and F. Roncaglia for Celta Vigo, and Illarramendi for Real Sociedad.
  • • Notable substitutions included J. Guidetti for Jozabed in Celta Vigo and Willian Jose for Juanmi in Real Sociedad.

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 24 F. Roncaglia (D)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 3 Fontàs (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 5 M. Díaz (M)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 8 P. Hernández (M)
  • 11 P. Sisto (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 J. Guidetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Jozabed
  • 17 A. Hjulsager
  • 4 Pape Diop
  • 15 Álvaro Lemos
  • 20 Sergi Gómez
  • 23 Josep Señé
  • 27 Iván Villar

Real Sociedad

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 19 Yuri (D)
  • 6 Íñigo Martínez (D)
  • 29 Álvaro Odriozola (D)
  • 15 Aritz Elustondo (D)
  • 10 Xabi Prieto (M)
  • 4 Illarramendi (M)
  • 17 Zurutuza (M)
  • 11 C. Vela (F)
  • 12 Willian José (F)
  • 18 Mikel Oyarzabal (M)

Substitutes

  • 16 Canales
  • 7 Juanmi
  • 26 Jon Bautista
  • 8 Granero
  • 20 Joseba Zaldúa
  • 25 Toño
  • 27 Igor Zubeldía

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    28' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    G. Cabral
  2. Celta Vigo
    42' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Roncaglia
  3. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guidetti · On: Jozabed
  4. Celta Vigo
    54' Celta Vigo Goal · Penalty
    I. Aspas
  5. Real Sociedad
    55' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Vela · On: Sergio Canales
  6. Real Sociedad
    65' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian Jose · On: Juanmi
  7. Celta Vigo
    70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Wass · On: A. Hjulsager
  8. Real Sociedad
    74' Real Sociedad Card · Yellow Card
    Illarramendi
  9. Real Sociedad
    82' Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Oyarzabal · Assist: Xabi Prieto
  10. Celta Vigo
    83' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Sisto · On: Pape Cheikh
  11. Real Sociedad
    88' Real Sociedad subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Oyarzabal · On: J. Bautista
  12. Real Sociedad
    90'+4 Real Sociedad Goal · Normal Goal
    Juanmi · Assist: Sergio Canales

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Real Sociedad
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 18
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 484 364
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 8
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 392 273
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The penalty conversion by Iago Aspas in the 54th minute gave Celta Vigo the lead, setting the stage for a tense second half.
  • ▸ Real Sociedad's late surge with goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and Juanmi in the 82nd and 90th minutes turned the match around, securing the draw.