Match report
Celta Vigo Stuns Barcelona with a 2-1 Victory in La Liga
Celta Vigo
2–1
FT
Barcelona
Jun 4, 2023
Celta Vigo delivered a shocking blow to Barcelona's La Liga title hopes by defeating the reigning champions 2–1. The home side, led by G. Veiga who scored twice, capitalized on an early goal-canceling incident involving F. Kessié of Barcelona. Despite a late effort by A. Fati for Barcelona, Celta Vigo held strong to secure their win.
Key Facts
- • G. Veiga scored both goals for Celta Vigo at 42' and 65'.
- • A. Fati netted a consolation goal for Barcelona at 79'.
- • Foul incidents led to yellow cards for Raphinha, F. Torres of Barcelona, and F. Cervi, Renato Tapia of Celta Vigo.
- • Barcelona made multiple substitutions late in the game including A. Christensen off for Gavi.
Lineups
Celta Vigo
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Iván Villar (G)
- 3 Óscar Mingueza (D)
- 4 Unai Núñez (D)
- 26 Carlos Domínguez (D)
- 17 Javi Galán (D)
- 24 Gabri Veiga (M)
- 8 Fran Beltrán (M)
- 5 Óscar Rodríguez (M)
- 7 Carles Pérez (F)
- 22 H. Seferović (F)
- 23 L. de la Torre (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Kevin Vázquez
- 14 R. Tapia
- 11 F. Cervi
- 10 Iago Aspas
- 2 Hugo Mallo
- 29 Miguel Rodríguez
- 31 Coke Carrillo
- 18 J. Strand Larsen
- 34 Christian Joel
- 19 W. Swedberg
- 9 Gonçalo Paciência
- 21 A. Solari
Barcelona
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
- 20 Sergi Roberto (D)
- 23 J. Koundé (D)
- 15 A. Christensen (D)
- 17 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 19 F. Kessié (M)
- 24 Eric García (M)
- 21 F. de Jong (M)
- 22 Raphinha (F)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
- 11 Ferran Torres (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Gavi
- 7 O. Dembélé
- 10 Ansu Fati
- 13 Iñaki Peña
- 32 Pablo Torre
- 44 Marc Guiu
- 36 Arnau Tenas
- 46 Pau Prim
- 47 Dani Rodríguez
- 43 Unai Hernández
Timeline
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12' Barcelona Var · Goal cancelledF. Kessié
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42' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalG. Veiga · Assist: H. Seferović
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46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Christensen · On: Gavi
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55' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardF. Torres
Foul
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62' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardRaphinha
Foul
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63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Raphinha · On: O. Dembele
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63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Torres · On: A. Fati
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63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: Marc-André ter Stegen · On: Iñaki Peña
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65' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalG. Veiga · Assist: Carles Pérez
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67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: K. Vazquez
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71' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: L. de la Torre · On: Renato Tapia
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71' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Veiga · On: F. Cervi
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72' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Garcia · On: Pablo Torre
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78' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Seferović · On: I. Aspas
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79' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalA. Fati · Assist: O. Dembele
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81' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardF. Cervi
Foul
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90'+6 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardRenato Tapia
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Celta Vigo | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 89% |
| Offsides | 7 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 239 | 651 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| xG | 0.66 | 1.25 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 27% | 73% |
| Accurate Passes | 178 | 579 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The cancellation of Barcelona's goal by F. Kessié at 12' due to VAR intervention shifted momentum towards Celta Vigo.
- ▸ Celta Vigo's second goal from G. Veiga at 65' sealed their lead, despite Barcelona's late attempt with A. Fati’s goal at 79'.