Match report
Levante Defeats Celta Vigo 3-2 in La Liga Clash
Celta Vigo
2–3
FT
Levante
Jul 16, 2020
Levante stunned Celta Vigo with a dominant first-half performance, taking a 2-0 lead through goals from E. Bardhi. Celta Vigo rallied with two goals from Santi Mina and I. Aspas, but Levante's B. Mayoral secured the win late in the game. Despite Nolito's red card for Celta Vigo, Levante held on for a crucial three points in La Liga.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Celta Vigo 2–3 Levante
- • E. Bardhi scored twice for Levante (11', 28')
- • Santi Mina (36') and I. Aspas (45+1') scored for Celta Vigo
- • B. Mayoral (52') scored the winning goal for Levante
- • Miramon (59') was sent off for Levante
- • Nolito (90+4') was sent off for Celta Vigo
Lineups
Celta Vigo
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 25 Iván Villar (G)
- 20 Kevin Vazquez (D)
- 21 Jeison Murillo (D)
- 4 Néstor Araujo (D)
- 15 Lucas Olaza (D)
- 12 Rafinha Alcántara (M)
- 5 Okay Yokuşlu (M)
- 8 Fran Beltran (M)
- 23 Brais Méndez (F)
- 10 Iago Aspas (F)
- 22 Santi Mina (F)
Substitutes
- 40 Dragan Rosić
- 31 Jose Fontán
- 16 Jorge Sáenz
- 2 Hugo Mallo
- 14 Filip Bradarić
- 24 Pape Cheikh
- 28 Sergio Bermejo Lillo
- 3 Nolito
- 29 Jacobo
- 19 Gabriel Fernández
- 7 Juan Hernández García
- 11 Pione Sisto
Levante
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Koke (G)
- 20 Jorge Miramón (D)
- 14 Rubén Vezo (D)
- 4 Róber Pier (D)
- 19 Carlos Clerc (D)
- 16 Ruben Rochina (M)
- 24 José Campaña (M)
- 5 Nemanja Radoja (M)
- 10 Enis Bardhi (M)
- 21 Borja Mayoral (F)
- 9 Roger Martí (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Aitor
- 3 Toño
- 15 Sergio Postigo
- 23 Coke
- 6 Óscar Duarte
- 17 Nikola Vukčević
- 42 Alex Blesa
- 11 José Luis Morales
- 43 Giorgi Kochorashvili
- 22 Gonzalo Melero
- 7 Sergio León
- 8 Hernani
Timeline
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11' Levante Goal · Normal GoalE. Bardhi · Assist: J. Campana
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28' Levante Goal · Normal GoalE. Bardhi · Assist: Rubén Rochina
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36' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalSanti Mina · Assist: Néstor Araujo
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42' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardRafinha
Holding
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45'+1 Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalI. Aspas · Assist: Santi Mina
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: Nolito · On: F. Beltran
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Bradarić · On: O. Yokuşlu
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52' Levante Goal · Normal GoalB. Mayoral · Assist: Rubén Rochina
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59' Levante Card · Red CardMiramon
Roughing
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66' Levante subst · Substitution 1Off: Coke · On: R. Marti
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77' Levante subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Melero · On: E. Bardhi
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77' Levante subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Morales · On: B. Mayoral
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80' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: Hugo Mallo · On: K. Vazquez
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84' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardNolito
Roughing
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85' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Fernández · On: B. Mendez
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90'+3 Levante subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Postigo · On: Nemanja Radoja
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90'+3 Levante subst · Substitution 4Off: Nikola Vukčević · On: Rubén Rochina
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90'+4 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardNolito
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+4 Celta Vigo Card · Red CardNolito
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Celta Vigo | Levante |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 74% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 437 | 335 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 350 | 248 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Levante's quick-fire goals from E. Bardhi within the first 28 minutes set the tone for a dominant first half.
- ▸ Celta Vigo's response in the second half with goals from Santi Mina and I. Aspas, especially I. Aspas's goal just before halftime, kept them in the game.
- ▸ Levante's B. Mayoral's goal at 52 minutes re-established Levante's lead and shifted momentum, despite the subsequent red card for Miramon.