Match report
Real Betis Defeats Celta Vigo 3-2 in La Liga
Celta Vigo
2–3
FT
Real Betis
May 22, 2021
Real Betis staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga encounter on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Despite falling behind early due to goals from Iago Aspas and Brais Mendez, Real Betis rallied with a penalty from Borja Iglesias and goals from Nabil Fekir and Víctor Ruiz. The match was marred by a red card for Betis' Dani Tello, but the visitors held on for a crucial victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Celta Vigo 2-3 Real Betis
- • Goals: Iago Aspas (Penalty, 32'), Brais Mendez (49') for Celta Vigo; Borja Iglesias (Penalty, 53'), Nabil Fekir (69'), Víctor Ruiz (73') for Real Betis
- • Red Card: Dani Tello (76') for Real Betis
- • Yellow Cards: Víctor Ruiz (18'), Denis Suárez (26'), C. Dominguez (40'), Nolito (45'), I. Aspas (67') for Celta Vigo; A. Guardado (48'), Álex Moreno (78'), C. Bravo (89') for Real Betis
Lineups
Celta Vigo
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Iván Villar (G)
- 20 Kevin Vazquez (D)
- 4 Néstor Araujo (D)
- 40 Carlos Dominguez (D)
- 19 Aarón Martin Caricol (D)
- 8 Fran Beltran (M)
- 23 Brais Méndez (M)
- 6 Denis Suárez (M)
- 9 Nolito (M)
- 10 Iago Aspas (F)
- 22 Santi Mina (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Rubén Blanco
- 41 Patrick Sequeira
- 17 David Juncà
- 2 Hugo Mallo
- 18 Joseph Aidoo
- 24 Jeison Murillo
- 44 Hugo Sotelo
- 31 Gabriel Veiga
- 21 Augusto Solari
- 27 Miguel Baeza
- 14 Renato Tapia
- 12 Facundo Ferreyra
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 Claudio Bravo (G)
- 22 Emerson (D)
- 5 Marc Bartra (D)
- 6 Víctor Ruiz (D)
- 33 Juan Miranda (D)
- 21 Guido Rodríguez (M)
- 18 Andrés Guardado (M)
- 28 Rodrigo Sánchez (M)
- 8 Nabil Fekir (M)
- 24 Aitor Ruibal (M)
- 9 Borja Iglesias (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Joel Robles
- 12 Sidnei
- 2 Martín Montoya
- 23 Aïssa Mandi
- 15 Álex Moreno
- 17 Joaquín
- 14 William Carvalho
- 20 Diego Lainez
- 7 Juanmi
- 16 Loren Morón
- 19 Yassin Fekir
- 11 Cristian Tello
Timeline
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18' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardVíctor RuizFoul
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26' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardDenis SuárezRoughing
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32' Celta Vigo Goal · PenaltyI. Aspas -
40' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardC. DominguezFoul
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45' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardNolitoRoughing
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46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1Off: Álex Moreno · On: Aitor Ruibal -
46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: Tello · On: J. Miranda -
48' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardA. GuardadoFoul
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49' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalB. Mendez · Assist: I. Aspas -
53' Real Betis Goal · PenaltyB. Iglesias -
57' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Lainez -
58' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Solari · On: Nolito -
66' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: William Carvalho · On: A. Guardado -
67' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardI. AspasTripping
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69' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalN. Fekir -
70' Celta Vigo Card · Red CardUnknown playerNot on pitch
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73' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalVíctor Ruiz · Assist: M. Bartra -
75' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardTelloTripping
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76' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardTelloFoul
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76' Real Betis Card · Red CardTelloFoul
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78' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardÁlex MorenoRoughing
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82' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5Off: Loren Morón · On: B. Iglesias -
82' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Baeza · On: F. Beltran -
86' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Veiga · On: K. Vazquez -
89' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardC. BravoUnsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+6 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardB. MendezFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Celta Vigo | Real Betis |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 474 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 409 | 200 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Real Betis found themselves two goals down after Iago Aspas scored from the penalty spot and Brais Mendez added a second for Celta Vigo in the first half.
- ▸ The momentum shifted dramatically when Real Betis reduced the deficit through a penalty by Borja Iglesias in the 53rd minute, followed by goals from Nabil Fekir and Víctor Ruiz within 10 minutes of each other to secure the victory.