Match report

Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano Draw 2-2 in La Liga Clash

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
2–2
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
May 18, 2019

Celta Vigo held off Rayo Vallecano in a dramatic La Liga clash, ending the game in a 2-2 draw. Rayo Vallecano's early penalty by A. Embarba set the tone, but I. Aspas's late goals sealed a crucial point for Celta Vigo in the final minutes.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Celta Vigo 2-2 Rayo Vallecano
  • • First goal: A. Embarba scored a penalty for Rayo Vallecano at 29'
  • • Second goal: Álvaro Medrán's goal for Rayo Vallecano at 71'
  • • I. Aspas scored a penalty for Celta Vigo at 82'
  • • Late equalizer: I. Aspas's goal in the 90'+2'

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Rubén Blanco (G)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 4 N. Araújo (D)
  • 15 L. Olaza (D)
  • 24 R. Boudebouz (M)
  • 5 O. Yokuşlu (M)
  • 14 S. Lobotka (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 M. Gómez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 S. Boufal
  • 21 Jozabed
  • 11 P. Sisto
  • 8 Fran Beltrán
  • 3 David Costas
  • 18 M. Jensen
  • 1 Sergio Álvarez

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 17 L. Advíncula (D)
  • 20 E. Velázquez (D)
  • 28 Sergio Akieme (D)
  • 5 Catena
  • 22 José Ángel Pozo (M)
  • 4 Álvaro Medrán (M)
  • 18 Álvaro García (M)
  • 3 U. Agbo (M)
  • 9 Raúl de Tomás (F)
  • 11 Adri Embarba (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 Mario Suárez
  • 14 Bebé
  • 24 Javi Guerra
  • 1 Alberto García
  • 16 Jordi Amat
  • 27 Santi Comesaña
  • 8 Ó. Trejo

Timeline

  1. Rayo Vallecano
    4' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    U. Agbo
  2. Rayo Vallecano
    29' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Penalty
    A. Embarba
  3. Rayo Vallecano
    39' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Álvaro García
  4. Rayo Vallecano
    57' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: U. Agbo · On: Mario Suárez
  5. Celta Vigo
    60' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Boudebouz · On: S. Boufal
  6. Rayo Vallecano
    71' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Álvaro Medrán · Assist: A. Embarba
  7. Celta Vigo
    75' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mendez · On: Jozabed
  8. Rayo Vallecano
    79' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  9. Rayo Vallecano
    80' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Álvaro García · On: Bebé
  10. Celta Vigo
    82' Celta Vigo Goal · Penalty
    I. Aspas
  11. Celta Vigo
    84' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lobotka · On: P. Sisto
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    85' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Stole Dimitrievski
  13. Celta Vigo
    90'+2 Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Aspas · Assist: Lucas Olaza
  14. Rayo Vallecano
    90' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Embarba · On: Javi Guerra

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Rayo Vallecano
Fouls 16 20
Pass Accuracy 79% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 384 466
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 303 397
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Embarba's early penalty gave Rayo Vallecano the lead, setting a strong start.
  • ▸ I. Aspas's late penalty and subsequent goal in stoppage time leveled the game for Celta Vigo, securing a vital point.