Match report

Celta Vigo Defeats Granada CF 2-1 in La Liga

Granada CF
Granada CF
1–2
FT
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
May 19, 2024

Celta Vigo stunned Granada CF with a decisive strike in the second half to secure their 2-1 victory. The match was filled with key substitutions and crucial goals that shifted momentum towards Celta Vigo, who capitalized on opportunities while frustrating Granada's attempts at an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Celta Vigo won the game 2-1 against Granada CF in La Liga.
  • • J. S. Larsen scored first for Celta Vigo at minute 61, assisted by H. Sotelo.
  • • J. Bamba extended Celta's lead to 2-0 with a goal at minute 63, assisted by J. S. Larsen.
  • • Bruno Méndez reduced the deficit for Granada CF at minute 86 with an unassisted goal.
  • • A penalty was awarded to Granada CF but A. Puertas missed it in extra time.

Lineups

Granada CF

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Marc Martínez (G)
  • 2 Bruno Méndez (D)
  • 4 Miguel Rubio (D)
  • 28 Raúl Torrente (D)
  • 15 Carlos Neva (D)
  • 20 Sergio Ruiz Alonso (M)
  • 6 Martin Hongla (M)
  • 23 Gerard Gumbau (M)
  • 19 Facundo Pellistri (F)
  • 7 Lucas Boyé (F)
  • 26 Sergio Rodelas (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Gonzalo Villar
  • 22 Kamil Piątkowski
  • 21 Óscar Melendo
  • 12 Ricard Sánchez
  • 10 Antonio Puertas
  • 31 Adri López
  • 25 Augusto Batalla
  • 17 Theo Corbeanu
  • 3 Faitout Maouassa
  • 9 José Callejón
  • 8 Matías Arezo

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 Vicente Guaita (G)
  • 22 Javier Manquillo (D)
  • 2 Carl Starfelt (D)
  • 16 Jailson (D)
  • 33 Hugo Álvarez (M)
  • 5 Renato Tapia (M)
  • 30 Hugo Sotelo (M)
  • 14 Luca De La Torre (M)
  • 3 Óscar Mingueza (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 18 Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Fran Beltrán
  • 17 Jonathan Bamba
  • 12 Anastasios Douvikas
  • 4 Unai Núñez
  • 28 Carlos Domínguez
  • 13 Iván Villar
  • 20 Kevin Vázquez
  • 23 Manuel Sánchez
  • 19 Williot Swedberg
  • 9 Tadeo Allende
  • 34 Damián Rodríguez
  • 24 Miguel Rodríguez

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. de la Torre · On: J. Bamba
  2. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Renato Tapia · On: F. Beltran
  3. Granada CF
    60' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Rodelas · On: G. Villar
  4. Celta Vigo
    61' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. S. Larsen · Assist: H. Sotelo
  5. Celta Vigo
    63' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bamba · Assist: J. S. Larsen
  6. Celta Vigo
    65' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. S. Larsen · On: A. Douvikas
  7. Granada CF
    66' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Méndez

    Foul

  8. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    H. Sotelo

    Foul

  9. Granada CF
    72' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Raúl Torrente

    Foul

  10. Granada CF
    73' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Raúl Torrente · On: K. Piątkowski
  11. Granada CF
    74' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hongla · On: Melendo
  12. Celta Vigo
    80' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Sotelo · On: Unai Núñez
  13. Celta Vigo
    85' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Starfelt · On: C. Dominguez
  14. Granada CF
    86' Granada CF Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Méndez
  15. Granada CF
    89' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bruno Méndez · On: Ricard Sánchez
  16. Granada CF
    90'+6 Granada CF Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Puertas
  17. Granada CF
    90'+7 Granada CF Goal · Missed Penalty
    A. Puertas
  18. Granada CF
    90' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: A. Puertas

Match Stats

Stat Granada CF Celta Vigo
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 416 449
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.92 1.68
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 320 356
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celta Vigo's quick scoring within two minutes (goals by J. S. Larsen and J. Bamba) at 61' and 63', respectively, set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Bruno Méndez’s late goal at 86’ offered a glimmer of hope for Granada CF but they couldn’t capitalize on it despite having a penalty opportunity that was missed in extra time.