Match report
Celta Vigo Stuns Valencia 3-2 in La Liga Clash
Valencia
2–3
FT
Celta Vigo
Apr 5, 2026
Celta Vigo pulled off an impressive victory against Valencia, edging them 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga encounter. Valencia took an early lead through G. Rodriguez, but a flurry of goals by I. Moriba, F. Lopez, and W. Swedberg gave Celta Vigo the lead. Valencia tried to stage a comeback with a late goal from G. Rodriguez, but it was not enough to secure the points.
Key Facts
- • Valencia: G. Rodriguez (12', 90+3')
- • Celta Vigo: I. Moriba (56'), F. Lopez (60'), W. Swedberg (81')
- • Yellow Cards: G. Rodriguez (Valencia), J. Rodriguez, Marcos Alonso, H. Sotelo (Celta Vigo)
- • Substitutions: Valencia made multiple substitutions in the 63rd minute (U. Sadiq, F. Ugrinic, T. Correia, Javier Guerra), Celta Vigo made multiple substitutions in the 46th minute (J. El Abdellaoui, W. Swedberg, F. Lopez)
Lineups
Valencia
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Stole Dimitrievski (G)
- 4 Unai Núñez (D)
- 5 César Tárrega (D)
- 24 Eray Cömert (D)
- 14 José Luis Gayà (D)
- 11 Luis Rioja (M)
- 8 Javier Guerra (M)
- 2 Guido Rodríguez (M)
- 10 André Almeida (M)
- 9 Hugo Duro (F)
- 17 Largie Ramazani (F)
Substitutes
- 23 Filip Ugrinić
- 15 Lucas Beltrán
- 6 Umar Sadiq
- 12 Thierry Correia
- 7 Arnaut Danjuma
- 16 Diego López
- 18 Pepelu
- 21 Jesús Vázquez
- 20 Renzo Saravia
- 19 Dani Raba
- 22 Baptiste Santamaria
- 13 Cristian Rivero
Celta Vigo
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 13 Ionuț Radu (G)
- 32 Javi Rodríguez (D)
- 4 Joseph Aidoo (D)
- 20 Marcos Alonso (D)
- 3 Óscar Mingueza (M)
- 22 Hugo Sotelo (M)
- 6 Ilaix Moriba (M)
- 5 Sergio Carreira (M)
- 9 Ferran Jutglà (F)
- 18 Pablo Durán (F)
- 23 Hugo Álvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Fer López
- 39 Jones El-Abdellaoui
- 19 Williot Swedberg
- 7 Borja Iglesias
- 29 Yoel Lago
- 17 Javier Rueda
- 36 Andrés Antañón
- 24 Carlos Domínguez
- 1 Iván Villar
- 12 Manu Fernández
- 11 Franco Cervi
- 14 Alvaro Núñez
Timeline
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12' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalG. Rodriguez
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43' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardJ. Rodriguez
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44' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardMarcos Alonso
Roughing
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Rodriguez · On: J. El Abdellaoui
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Alvarez · On: W. Swedberg
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Duran · On: F. Lopez
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56' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalI. Moriba
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60' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalF. Lopez · Assist: W. Swedberg
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63' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Duro · On: U. Sadiq
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63' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: Unai Núñez · On: F. Ugrinic
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63' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Almeida · On: T. Correia
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63' Valencia subst · Substitution 4Off: Javier Guerra · On: L. Beltran
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71' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardH. Sotelo
Foul
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71' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Jutgla · On: B. Iglesias
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78' Valencia subst · Substitution 5Off: José Luis Gayà · On: A. Danjuma
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81' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalW. Swedberg · Assist: I. Moriba
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84' Valencia Card · Yellow CardG. Rodriguez
Roughing
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88' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: Y. Lago
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90'+3 Valencia Goal · Normal GoalG. Rodriguez · Assist: U. Sadiq
Match Stats
| Stat | Valencia | Celta Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 87% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 351 | 504 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| xG | 0.81 | 1.04 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 285 | 440 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Celta Vigo turned the game in their favor with three quick goals in the second half by I. Moriba, F. Lopez, and W. Swedberg, countering Valencia's early lead.
- ▸ Valencia nearly made a comeback with a late goal by G. Rodriguez in stoppage time, but it was not enough to overcome Celta Vigo's three-goal lead.