Match report

Espanyol Defeats Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga Showdown

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
0–1
FT
Espanyol
Espanyol
Nov 30, 2025

Espanyol stunned Celta Vigo with a last-minute goal to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their La Liga encounter. Despite multiple chances, including a controversial penalty cancellation for Celta's B. Iglesias, Espanyol held firm and capitalized on a late counterattack led by K. Garcia.

Key Facts

  • • Espanyol won 1-0 with the only goal scored by K. Garcia in the 86th minute.
  • • Celta Vigo had a penalty canceled due to VAR at the 26-minute mark.
  • • B. Iglesias was substituted off for Celta Vigo at the 79th minute.
  • • Espanyol made multiple substitutions, including K. Garcia who scored the winning goal.

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 32 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 2 C. Starfelt (D)
  • 20 M. Alonso (D)
  • 17 J. Rueda (M)
  • 8 F. Beltran (M)
  • 16 M. Roman (M)
  • 5 S. Carreira (M)
  • 10 I. Aspas (F)
  • 7 B. Iglesias (F)
  • 15 B. Zaragoza (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Villar
  • 3 O. Mingueza
  • 4 J. Aidoo
  • 6 I. Moriba
  • 9 F. Jutgla
  • 18 P. Duran
  • 19 W. Swedberg
  • 21 M. Ristic
  • 22 H. Sotelo
  • 23 H. Alvarez
  • 24 C. Dominguez
  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui

Espanyol

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Dmitrovic (G)
  • 23 O. El Hilali (D)
  • 5 F. Calero (D)
  • 6 L. Cabrera (D)
  • 22 C. Romero (D)
  • 24 T. Dolan (M)
  • 10 P. Lozano (M)
  • 4 U. Gonzalez (M)
  • 14 R. Terrats (M)
  • 11 P. Milla (F)
  • 9 R. Fernandez Jaen (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fortuno
  • 2 R. Sanchez
  • 8 Exposito
  • 12 J. Salinas
  • 15 M. Rubio
  • 16 L. Koleosho
  • 17 Jofre
  • 18 C. Pickel
  • 19 K. Garcia
  • 20 A. Roca
  • 27 J. Hernandez
  • 38 C. Riedel

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    26' Celta Vigo Var · Penalty cancelled
    B. Iglesias
  2. Espanyol
    60' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Terrats · On: K. Garcia
  3. Celta Vigo
    70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rueda · On: I. Moriba
  4. Celta Vigo
    70' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Aspas · On: J. El Abdellaoui
  5. Espanyol
    72' Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    U. Gonzalez

    Foul

  6. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Fernandez Jaen · On: Exposito
  7. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Milla · On: Jofre
  8. Espanyol
    76' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fernando Calero · On: C. Riedel
  9. Celta Vigo
    79' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Beltran · On: P. Duran
  10. Celta Vigo
    79' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: W. Swedberg
  11. Espanyol
    86' Espanyol Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Garcia · Assist: Exposito
  12. Celta Vigo
    87' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Roman · On: F. Jutgla
  13. Espanyol
    90'+5 Espanyol Card · Yellow Card
    Carlos Romero

    Argument

  14. Espanyol
    90' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Dolan · On: J. Salinas

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Espanyol
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 87% 79%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 555 354
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.63 0.38
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 483 281
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The cancellation of B. Iglesias' penalty in the early stages demoralized Celta Vigo and shifted momentum towards Espanyol.
  • ▸ K. Garcia's late goal secured Espanyol's victory, sealing a much-needed three points for their La Liga campaign.