Match report

Cadiz Defeats Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga Clash

Cadiz
Cadiz
1–0
FT
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
May 28, 2023

Cadiz held off Celta Vigo with a well-fought victory, securing three vital points in the La Liga standings. The match was marked by numerous yellow cards and several VAR interventions, but it was R. Sobrino's goal that proved decisive for Cadiz.

Key Facts

  • • Cadiz vs Celta Vigo: 1-0 Final Score (La Liga)
  • • R. Sobrino scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute
  • • VAR overturned a penalty and a goal for Cadiz earlier in the game
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams, including key players like A. Lozano and Javi Galán

Lineups

Cadiz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Ledesma (G)
  • 20 Iza Carcelén (D)
  • 23 Luis Hernández (D)
  • 25 Jorge Meré (D)
  • 22 A. Espino (D)
  • 10 T. Bongonda (M)
  • 17 G. Escalante (M)
  • 4 Rubén Alcaraz (M)
  • 7 Rubén Sobrino (M)
  • 9 A. Lozano (F)
  • 19 Sergi Guardiola (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Fede San Emeterio
  • 15 Roger
  • 11 Iván Alejo
  • 5 M. Mbaye
  • 13 David Gil
  • 12 Y. Diarra
  • 42 José de la Rosa
  • 21 S. Arzamendia
  • 30 Carlos García-Die
  • 2 Raúl Parra
  • 18 Álvaro Negredo
  • 6 José Mari

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Iván Villar (G)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 15 J. Aidoo (D)
  • 4 Unai Núñez (D)
  • 17 Javi Galán (D)
  • 24 Gabri Veiga (M)
  • 14 R. Tapia (M)
  • 5 Óscar Rodríguez (M)
  • 7 Carles Pérez (F)
  • 18 J. Strand Larsen (F)
  • 29 Miguel Rodríguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 L. de la Torre
  • 10 Iago Aspas
  • 3 Óscar Mingueza
  • 9 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 22 H. Seferović
  • 34 Christian Joel
  • 31 Coke Carrillo
  • 26 Carlos Domínguez
  • 19 W. Swedberg
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 21 A. Solari
  • 20 Kevin Vázquez

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    ?' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Solari

    Argument

  2. Cadiz
    10' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Lozano

    Foul

  3. Celta Vigo
    16' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Javi Galán

    Foul

  4. Cadiz
    27' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sobrino

    Foul

  5. Cadiz
    34' Cadiz Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Bongonda
  6. Cadiz
    39' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    T. Bongonda

    Foul

  7. Cadiz
    42' Cadiz Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Lozano
  8. Celta Vigo
    45' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Núñez

    Foul

  9. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miguel Rodríguez · On: L. de la Torre
  10. Celta Vigo
    48' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    L. de la Torre

    Foul

  11. Cadiz
    53' Cadiz Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sobrino · Assist: G. Escalante
  12. Cadiz
    59' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Hernández

    Foul

  13. Celta Vigo
    60' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Óscar Rodríguez

    Argument

  14. Cadiz
    62' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    R. Alcaraz

    Foul

  15. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. S. Larsen · On: I. Aspas
  16. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Óscar Rodríguez · On: Óscar Mingueza
  17. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hugo Mallo · On: Gonçalo Paciência
  18. Cadiz
    63' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lozano · On: Fede San Emeterio
  19. Cadiz
    76' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Iván Alejo

    Foul

  20. Cadiz
    76' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Guardiola · On: R. Marti
  21. Cadiz
    76' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bongonda · On: Iván Alejo
  22. Cadiz
    86' Cadiz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Alcaraz · On: Mamadou Mbaye
  23. Celta Vigo
    87' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Renato Tapia · On: H. Seferović
  24. Celta Vigo
    90'+5 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Aspas

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Cadiz Celta Vigo
Fouls 16 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 76%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 380 398
Yellow Cards 9 6
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.70 0.61
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 285 301
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Sobrino scored the only goal of the match in the 53rd minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from G. Escalante.
  • ▸ Earlier VAR interventions that cancelled out a penalty and an incorrect goal for Cadiz maintained the tension and highlighted the crucial role of technology in officiating.