Match report

Celta Vigo Defeats Athletic Club 2-0 in La Liga

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
2–0
FT
Athletic Club
Athletic Club
Dec 14, 2025

Celta Vigo stunned visitors from Athletic Club by securing a convincing 2-0 victory at the Balaidos Stadium. The match was marked by Celta Vigo's solid defensive performance and their ability to convert chances, with goals scored by W. Swedberg and J. El Abdellaoui.

Key Facts

  • • Celta Vigo won the match 2-0.
  • • W. Swedberg (48') and J. El Abdellaoui (55') scored for Celta Vigo.
  • • F. Jutgla received a yellow card in the 44th minute.
  • • I. Williams of Athletic Club was shown a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 12 M. Fernandez (D)
  • 2 C. Starfelt (D)
  • 20 M. Alonso (D)
  • 17 J. Rueda (M)
  • 22 H. Sotelo (M)
  • 16 M. Roman (M)
  • 3 O. Mingueza (M)
  • 19 W. Swedberg (F)
  • 10 I. Aspas (F)
  • 9 F. Jutgla (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui
  • 21 M. Ristic
  • 14 D. Rodriguez
  • 1 I. Villar
  • 29 Y. Lago
  • 15 B. Zaragoza
  • 6 I. Moriba
  • 23 H. Alvarez
  • 32 J. Rodriguez
  • 5 S. Carreira
  • 8 F. Beltran
  • 7 B. Iglesias

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 U. Simon (G)
  • 12 J. Areso (D)
  • 3 D. Vivian (D)
  • 4 A. Paredes (D)
  • 17 Y. Berchiche (D)
  • 16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta (M)
  • 18 M. Jauregizar (M)
  • 7 A. Berenguer (M)
  • 8 O. Sancet (M)
  • 10 N. Williams (M)
  • 11 G. Guruzeta (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Padilla
  • 2 A. Gorosabel
  • 6 M. Vesga
  • 9 I. Williams
  • 15 I. Lekue
  • 19 A. Boiro
  • 20 U. Gomez
  • 22 N. Serrano
  • 25 Izeta
  • 30 A. Rego
  • 44 S. Sanchez
  • 47 I. Monreal

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    44' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Jutgla

    Foul

  2. Athletic Club
    46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Berenguer · On: I. Williams
  3. Athletic Club
    46' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Sancet · On: S. Sanchez
  4. Celta Vigo
    48' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Swedberg · Assist: J. Rueda
  5. Athletic Club
    51' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Berchiche · On: A. Boiro
  6. Celta Vigo
    55' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. El Abdellaoui
  7. Celta Vigo
    61' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Sotelo · On: I. Moriba
  8. Celta Vigo
    61' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rueda · On: S. Carreira
  9. Athletic Club
    64' Athletic Club Var · Penalty confirmed
    I. Williams
  10. Athletic Club
    66' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    I. Williams

    Foul

  11. Athletic Club
    76' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico Williams · On: N. Serrano
  12. Celta Vigo
    77' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Aspas

    Argument

  13. Athletic Club
    80' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Guruzeta · On: Izeta
  14. Athletic Club
    87' Athletic Club Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vivian

    Foul

  15. Celta Vigo
    90'+6 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    B. Iglesias

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Athletic Club
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 87%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 14
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 507 492
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 1.35 1.61
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 415 427
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celta Vigo took the lead with W. Swedberg's goal in the 48th minute, which boosted their confidence and stifled Athletic Club’s momentum.
  • ▸ The second goal by J. El Abdellaoui in the 55th minute secured Celta Vigo’s victory, making it difficult for Athletic Club to mount a comeback.