Match report

Levante Stuns Celta Vigo 3-2 in La Liga Thriller

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
2–3
FT
Levante
Levante
May 12, 2026

Levante delivered an impressive performance, securing a 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo in a thrilling La Liga match at Balaidos. F. Jutgla opened the scoring for Celta Vigo, but Levante's resilience and timely goals from K. Arriaga, Adrián de la Fuente, and R. Brugue turned the tide, sealing a remarkable comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Celta Vigo: 2 goals (F. Jutgla 2, H. Alvarez, J. Rueda)
  • • Levante: 3 goals (K. Arriaga, Adrián de la Fuente, R. Brugue)
  • • Key Assist: J. Toljan (Levante)
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Varela Pampin (Levante), Mathew Ryan (Levante)

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 32 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 29 Y. Lago (D)
  • 20 M. Alonso (D)
  • 17 J. Rueda (M)
  • 8 F. Lopez (M)
  • 22 H. Sotelo (M)
  • 5 S. Carreira (M)
  • 10 I. Aspas (F)
  • 9 F. Jutgla (F)
  • 23 H. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Villar
  • 19 W. Swedberg
  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui
  • 12 M. Fernandez
  • 36 A. Antanon
  • 21 M. Ristic
  • 7 B. Iglesias
  • 4 J. Aidoo
  • 3 O. Mingueza
  • 14 A. Nunez
  • 24 C. Dominguez
  • 18 P. Duran

Levante

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Ryan (G)
  • 22 J. Toljan (D)
  • 4 Dela (D)
  • 2 M. Moreno (D)
  • 6 D. Varela Pampin (D)
  • 16 K. Arriaga (M)
  • 17 V. Garcia (M)
  • 10 P. Martinez (M)
  • 8 J. A. Olasagasti (M)
  • 26 K. Tunde (M)
  • 19 C. Espi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 P. Cunat
  • 20 O. Rey
  • 7 R. Brugue
  • 14 U. Raghouber
  • 55 T. Abed
  • 11 J. Morales
  • 23 M. Sanchez
  • 18 I. Losada
  • 9 I. Romero
  • 3 A. Matturro
  • 21 K. Etta Eyong
  • 29 N. Perez

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    4' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jutgla · Assist: H. Alvarez
  2. Levante
    43' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Arriaga · Assist: J. Toljan
  3. Levante
    46' Levante subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Tunde · On: I. Losada
  4. Celta Vigo
    48' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jutgla · Assist: J. Rueda
  5. Levante
    57' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    Adrián de la Fuente · Assist: K. Arriaga
  6. Levante
    60' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    D. Varela Pampin

    Foul

  7. Levante
    61' Levante subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Garcia · On: R. Brugue
  8. Levante
    62' Levante subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Martinez · On: Ugo Raghouber
  9. Levante
    63' Levante Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Brugue · Assist: J. A. Olasagasti
  10. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Alvarez · On: W. Swedberg
  11. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Rueda · On: B. Iglesias
  12. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Aspas · On: P. Duran
  13. Celta Vigo
    76' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Jutgla · On: J. El Abdellaoui
  14. Celta Vigo
    76' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Sotelo · On: Óscar Mingueza
  15. Levante
    77' Levante subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Varela Pampin · On: Manuel Sánchez
  16. Levante
    86' Levante subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Espi · On: I. Romero
  17. Levante
    90' Levante Card · Yellow Card
    Mathew Ryan

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Levante
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 84%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 582 423
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 2.18 1.52
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 1.14 1.14
Accurate Passes 513 355
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Levante's equalizer by K. Arriaga at the 43rd minute ignited their comeback, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The introduction of R. Brugue and his decisive goal in the 63rd minute solidified Levante's lead, ultimately securing their victory over Celta Vigo.