Match report
Rayo Vallecano Stuns Celta Vigo 2-1 in La Liga Clash
Celta Vigo
1–2
FT
Rayo Vallecano
May 18, 2025
In an unexpected turn of events, Rayo Vallecano secured a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaidos Stadium in La Liga action on May 18. Despite Marcos Alonso putting Celta Vigo ahead from the penalty spot early in the match, goals by I. Palazon and J. de Frutos ensured that Rayo Vallecano left with all three points.
Key Facts
- • Celta Vigo took an early lead through Marcos Alonso's penalty (10')
- • I. Palazon equalized for Rayo Vallecano just 7 minutes later (17')
- • J. de Frutos scored the winning goal in stoppage time of the first half (45+2')
- • Marcos Alonso received a yellow card for Celta Vigo (32')
- • Rayo Vallecano made multiple substitutions at halftime including Pacha to Josep Chavarría
Lineups
Celta Vigo
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Vicente Guaita (G)
- 32 Javi Rodríguez (D)
- 29 Yoel Lago (D)
- 20 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 21 M. Ristić (D)
- 3 Óscar Mingueza (M)
- 8 Fran Beltrán (M)
- 6 I. Moriba (M)
- 19 W. Swedberg (M)
- 28 Fer López (F)
- 18 Pablo Durán (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Iago Aspas
- 23 Hugo Álvarez
- 12 Alfon González
- 24 Carlos Domínguez
- 7 Borja Iglesias
- 1 Iván Villar
- 34 Miguel Román
- 11 F. Cervi
- 25 Damián Rodríguez
- 4 Hugo Sotelo
- 14 Iker Losada
- 5 Sergio Carreira
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 A. Batalla (G)
- 20 I. Balliu (D)
- 24 F. Lejeune (D)
- 6 P. Ciss (D)
- 22 A. Espino (D)
- 2 A. Rațiu (M)
- 17 Unai López (M)
- 23 Óscar Valentín (M)
- 21 Adri Embarba (M)
- 19 Jorge de Frutos (F)
- 7 Isi Palazón (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Álvaro García
- 15 Gerard Gumbau
- 3 Pep Chavarría
- 4 Pedro Díaz
- 8 Ó. Trejo
- 26 Marco de las Sías
- 11 Randy Nteka
- 1 Dani Cárdenas
- 27 Pelayo Fernández
- 12 Sergi Guardiola
- 9 Raúl de Tomás
Timeline
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10' Celta Vigo Goal · PenaltyMarcos Alonso
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17' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalI. Palazon · Assist: Pacha
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32' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardMarcos Alonso
Foul
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45'+2 Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalJ. de Frutos · Assist: Florian Lejeune
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57' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardO. Valentin
Foul
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60' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Embarba · On: Álvaro García
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60' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Valentin · On: G. Gumbau
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61' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: Pacha · On: Josep Chavarría
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68' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardFlorian Lejeune
Argument
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69' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Lopez · On: I. Aspas
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69' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: Unai López · On: P. Diaz
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79' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ristic · On: H. Alvarez
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79' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Swedberg · On: Alfon González
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84' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: Marcos Alonso · On: C. Dominguez
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84' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Duran · On: B. Iglesias
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88' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5Off: J. de Frutos · On: O. Trejo
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90'+4 Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardP. Ciss
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Celta Vigo | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 7 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 482 | 293 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 13 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | 2.64 | 1.03 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 418 | 232 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ I. Palazon's goal 7 minutes after Marcos Alonso's penalty marked the turning point, giving Rayo Vallecano hope and momentum.
- ▸ J. de Frutos' stoppage-time goal was crucial in securing the victory for Rayo Vallecano before halftime.