Match report

Celta Vigo Defeats Elche 1-0 in La Liga Clash

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
1–0
FT
Elche
Elche
May 15, 2022

Celta Vigo held off Elche to secure a hard-fought 1-0 win in their La Liga encounter, thanks to an early goal from Denis Suárez. Despite several yellow cards and numerous substitutions, Celta Vigo managed the game effectively to clinch three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Goal: Denis Suárez (9') assisted by Iago Aspas
  • • Yellow Card: Javi Galán (56'), Renato Tapia (73') for Celta Vigo
  • • Substitutions: Elche made five substitutions, including G. Carrillo and P. Piatti; Celta Vigo made four with K. Vazquez and A. Solari among them

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dituro (G)
  • 4 N. Araujo (D)
  • 20 Kevin Vázquez (D)
  • 15 J. Aidoo (D)
  • 17 Javier Galán (D)
  • 6 Denis Suárez (M)
  • 21 A. Solari (M)
  • 23 Brais Méndez (M)
  • 8 Fran Beltrán (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 7 Thiago Galhardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 R. Tapia
  • 28 Carlos Domínguez
  • 29 Gabri Veiga
  • 19 José Fontán
  • 37 Coke Carrillo
  • 18 O. Pineda
  • 13 Rubén Blanco

Elche

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Kiko Casilla (G)
  • 3 E. Roco (D)
  • 12 L. Olaza (D)
  • 4 Diego González (D)
  • 20 P. Piatti (F)
  • 23 I. Marcone (M)
  • 2 Gumbau (M)
  • 17 Josan Ferrández (D)
  • 24 Kike Pérez (M)
  • 26 John Nwankwo (D)
  • 7 G. Carrillo (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 E. Ponce
  • 11 Tete Morente
  • 15 J. Pastore
  • 8 Raúl Guti
  • 21 Omar Mascarell
  • 28 Lluís Andreu
  • 27 Carles Soler
  • 14 H. Palacios
  • 13 Edgar Badia

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    9' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    Denis Suárez · Assist: I. Aspas
  2. Celta Vigo
    56' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Javi Galán

    Foul

  3. Elche
    61' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Piatti · On: E. Ponce
  4. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Vazquez · On: Renato Tapia
  5. Elche
    62' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Carrillo · On: Tete Morente
  6. Celta Vigo
    63' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Solari · On: C. Dominguez
  7. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Beltran · On: G. Veiga
  8. Celta Vigo
    73' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Renato Tapia

    Foul

  9. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Gumbau · On: J. Pastore
  10. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Perez · On: R. Guti
  11. Elche
    81' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    I. Marcone

    Foul

  12. Elche
    85' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Marcone · On: O. Mascarell
  13. Elche
    90'+3 Elche Card · Yellow Card
    Tete Morente

    Argument

  14. Celta Vigo
    90' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiago Galhardo · On: J. Fontan

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Elche
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 5 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 448 453
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 341 342
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denis Suárez's early goal set the tone for the game, giving Celta Vigo a much-needed lead early on.
  • ▸ Multiple substitutions by Elche in the second half failed to break down Celta Vigo’s defense, maintaining their 1-0 advantage.