Match report

Alaves Stuns Celta Vigo 4-3 in La Liga Thriller

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
3–4
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Mar 22, 2026

Celta Vigo led 3-0 early in the game but Alaves staged a remarkable comeback, ultimately securing a 4-3 victory in a thrilling La Liga clash. The comeback included goals from Martinez and Rebbach in the second half, while Alvaro Nunez and Oscar Mingueza were notable for Celta Vigo as they tried to hold on to their early lead.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Celta Vigo 3–4 Alaves
  • • Goals: F. Jutgla (19', 37'), H. Alvarez (27') for Celta Vigo; T. Martinez (45+3', 50', 74'), A. Perez (50'), A. Rebbach (78') for Alaves
  • • Yellow Cards: Jon Pacheco (22') for Alaves; J. Rodriguez (45+), F. Lopez (65') for Celta Vigo
  • • Substitutions: Multiple subs for both teams, including C. Alena, Denis Suarez (Alaves) and Alvaro Nunez, Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo)

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 32 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 4 J. Aidoo (D)
  • 24 C. Dominguez (D)
  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui (M)
  • 22 H. Sotelo (M)
  • 3 O. Mingueza (M)
  • 14 A. Nunez (M)
  • 9 F. Jutgla (F)
  • 7 B. Iglesias (F)
  • 23 H. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Villar
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 19 W. Swedberg
  • 12 M. Fernandez
  • 36 A. Antanon
  • 10 I. Aspas
  • 21 M. Ristic
  • 17 J. Rueda
  • 5 S. Carreira
  • 18 P. Duran
  • 29 Y. Lago
  • 8 F. Lopez

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 7 A. Perez (M)
  • 19 P. Ibanez (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 33 R. Montero
  • 4 D. Suarez
  • 16 V. Koski
  • 22 I. Diabate
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    19' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jutgla · Assist: J. Rodriguez
  2. Alaves
    22' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Jon Pacheco

    Foul

  3. Celta Vigo
    27' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Alvarez · Assist: F. Jutgla
  4. Celta Vigo
    37' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jutgla · Assist: H. Sotelo
  5. Celta Vigo
    45'+3 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rodriguez

    Foul

  6. Alaves
    45' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Martinez · Assist: A. Perez
  7. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Alena · On: Denis Suárez
  8. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Boye · On: I. Diabate
  9. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: J. Guridi
  10. Alaves
    46' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jon Pacheco · On: A. Rebbach
  11. Alaves
    50' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Perez · Assist: T. Martinez
  12. Celta Vigo
    54' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alvaro Nunez · On: S. Carreira
  13. Celta Vigo
    54' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: F. Lopez
  14. Celta Vigo
    65' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lopez

    Foul

  15. Celta Vigo
    69' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: J. Rueda
  16. Celta Vigo
    69' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. El Abdellaoui · On: P. Duran
  17. Alaves
    74' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Martinez · Assist: A. Rebbach
  18. Alaves
    78' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rebbach · Assist: V. Parada
  19. Celta Vigo
    82' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Aidoo · On: I. Aspas
  20. Alaves
    90'+4 Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Suárez

    Foul

  21. Alaves
    90'+4 Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Martinez · On: V. Koski

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Alaves
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 505 404
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.84 1.83
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 437 332
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alaves' early yellow card to Jon Pacheco (22') didn't deter them from fighting back after conceding three goals in the first half.
  • ▸ T. Martinez's goal in stoppage time (45+3') sparked a late surge, leading to A. Perez's equalizer just five minutes later (50').
  • ▸ A. Rebbach's late goal (78') sealed the comeback for Alaves, overcoming a seemingly insurmountable deficit.