Match report
Valencia Defeats Celta Vigo 2-0 in La Liga
Valencia
2–0
FT
Celta Vigo
May 21, 2022
Valencia emerged victorious in their La Liga clash against Celta Vigo, securing a well-deserved 2-0 victory. The home side capitalized on the early lead scored by Maximiliano Gómez and an own goal from Néstor Araujo to clinch all three points.
Key Facts
- • Valencia defeated Celta Vigo 2-0 in La Liga.
- • Maximiliano Gómez scored the opening goal for Valencia at minute 28.
- • Néstor Araujo conceded an own goal for Valencia at minute 60.
- • Celta Vigo's Javi Galán and B. Mendez received yellow cards, disrupting their momentum.
Lineups
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Jaume Doménech (G)
- 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
- 20 D. Foulquier (D)
- 14 José Gayà (D)
- 12 M. Diakhaby (D)
- 2 Thierry Correia (M)
- 10 Carlos Soler (M)
- 23 Ilaix Moriba (M)
- 9 M. Gómez (F)
- 22 Marcos André (F)
- 21 Bryan Gil (M)
Substitutes
- 17 D. Cheryshev
- 7 Gonçalo Guedes
- 46 Mario Dominguez
- 4 Y. Musah
- 8 U. Račić
- 28 G. Mamardashvili
- 24 E. Cömert
- 32 Jesús Vázquez
- 13 J. Cillessen
- 37 Cristhian Mosquera
- 44 Jesús Santiago
- 18 K. Koindredi
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)
- 10 Iago Aspas (F)
- 9 Nolito (M)
- 7 Thiago Galhardo (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Gabri Veiga
- 24 J. Murillo
- 18 O. Pineda
- 19 José Fontán
- 42 Damián Rodríguez
- 13 Rubén Blanco
- 37 Coke Carrillo
- 28 Carlos Domínguez
Timeline
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28' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalMaximiliano Gómez · Assist: Marcos Andre
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45'+1 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardJavi Galán
Foul
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46' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Gil · On: D. Cheryshev
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52' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardB. Mendez
Foul
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52' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Solari · On: G. Veiga
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60' Valencia Goal · Own GoalNéstor Araujo
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63' Valencia Card · Yellow CardD. Foulquier
Foul
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64' Valencia Card · Yellow CardT. Correia
Foul
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68' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: Marcos Andre · On: G. Guedes
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68' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Correia · On: Mario Dominguez
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70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: Nolito · On: Jeison Murillo
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70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Vazquez · On: O. Pineda
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77' Valencia subst · Substitution 4Off: Maximiliano Gómez · On: Yunus Musah
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79' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardThiago Galhardo
Foul
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84' Valencia subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Diakhaby · On: U. Račić
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85' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Mendez · On: J. Fontan
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90'+5 Valencia Card · Yellow CardI. Moriba
Off the ball foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Valencia | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 320 | 398 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | 228 | 293 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Valencia took the lead through Maximiliano Gómez’s goal at minute 28, setting a positive tone for the match.
- ▸ The own goal by Néstor Araujo in the second half sealed Valencia's victory and dampened Celta Vigo's efforts to stage a comeback.