Match report

Celta Vigo Defeats Levante 4-2 in Thrilling La Liga Clash

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
4–2
FT
Levante
Levante
May 19, 2018

Celta Vigo emerged victorious in their La Liga clash with Levante, securing a 4-2 win. The match was a see-saw affair with Celta Vigo recovering from an early deficit to dominate the game, thanks to goals from Maximiliano Gómez and Iago Aspas.

Key Facts

  • • Rubén Rochina scored for Levante in the 12th minute, assisted by J. Morales.
  • • Maximiliano Gómez equalized for Celta Vigo in the 29th minute.
  • • Iago Aspas scored two goals for Celta Vigo in the 41st and 48th minutes, with assists from Jozabed and Maximiliano Gómez, respectively.
  • • Daniel Wass provided an assist for Gómez’s second goal in the 63rd minute.
  • • J. Morales scored Levante’s second goal in the 74th minute, assisted by J. Campana.

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 24 F. Roncaglia (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 20 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 16 Jozabed (M)
  • 6 N. Radoja (M)
  • 14 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 7 M. Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. Boyé
  • 15 R. Mazáň
  • 37 Dani Molina
  • 3 Fontàs
  • 11 P. Sisto
  • 22 G. Cabral
  • 35 Fran Vieites

Levante

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 27 Koke (G)
  • 19 Pedro López (D)
  • 22 Luna (D)
  • 6 Chema (D)
  • 18 E. Cabaco (D)
  • 16 Rubén Rochina (M)
  • 24 Campaña (M)
  • 11 José Luis Morales (M)
  • 20 S. Lukić (M)
  • 7 A. Sadiku (F)
  • 23 Jason (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 G. Pazzini
  • 10 E. Bardhi
  • 25 Fahad Al Muwallad
  • 9 Roger Martí
  • 12 Coke
  • 13 Oier
  • 15 Sergio Postigo

Timeline

  1. Levante
    12' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    Rubén Rochina · Assist: J. Morales
  2. Levante
    22' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cabaco
  3. Celta Vigo
    29' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximiliano Gómez
  4. Levante
    35' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    Luna
  5. Celta Vigo
    41' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Aspas · Assist: Jozabed
  6. Celta Vigo
    48' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Aspas · Assist: Maximiliano Gómez
  7. Levante
    59' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sadiku · On: G. Pazzini
  8. Celta Vigo
    63' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    Maximiliano Gómez · Assist: Daniel Wass
  9. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Aspas · On: L. Boye
  10. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonny Otto · On: R. Mazáň
  11. Levante
    74' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morales · Assist: J. Campana
  12. Levante
    75' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Morales · On: E. Bardhi
  13. Levante
    75' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rubén Rochina · On: Fahad Al Muwallad
  14. Celta Vigo
    86' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jozabed · On: Dani Molina
  15. Celta Vigo
    89' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Maximiliano Gómez

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Levante
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 567 340
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 3
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 489 263
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celta Vigo’s early goal from Maximiliano Gómez in the 29th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, allowing them to dominate the remainder of the match.
  • ▸ Iago Aspas’ brace in the 41st and 48th minutes sealed Celta Vigo’s lead, making it difficult for Levante to come back, despite scoring another goal.