Match report

Celta Vigo Stuns Valencia 4-1 in La Liga Showdown

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
4–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
Jan 3, 2026

Celta Vigo stunned Valencia with a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their La Liga encounter. The home side took the lead through Brais Mendes Iglesias' penalty and never looked back, despite Pepelu's late goal for Valencia. Celta Vigo secured three crucial points to move up the table.

Key Facts

  • • Celta Vigo: 4 Goals (B. Iglesias - 2 goals, J. El Abdellaoui, H. Alvarez)
  • • Valencia: 1 Goal (Pepelu at 70')
  • • Substitutions for Celta Vigo: W. Swedberg, B. Zaragoza, B. Iglesias, J. Rodriguez
  • • Substitutions for Valencia: L. Beltran, T. Correia, D. Foulquier, Javier Guerra, J. Copete

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 32 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 4 J. Aidoo (D)
  • 20 M. Alonso (D)
  • 3 O. Mingueza (M)
  • 6 I. Moriba (M)
  • 16 M. Roman (M)
  • 5 S. Carreira (M)
  • 15 B. Zaragoza (F)
  • 7 B. Iglesias (F)
  • 19 W. Swedberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Villar
  • 12 M. Fernandez
  • 29 Y. Lago
  • 17 J. Rueda
  • 8 F. Beltran
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 22 H. Sotelo
  • 23 H. Alvarez
  • 10 I. Aspas
  • 18 P. Duran
  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui
  • 9 F. Jutgla

Valencia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Agirrezabala (G)
  • 20 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 4 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 12 T. Correia (M)
  • 8 J. Guerra (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 10 A. Almeida (M)
  • 21 J. Vazquez (M)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 V. Abril
  • 13 C. Rivero
  • 14 J. Gaya
  • 26 Rubo
  • 5 C. Tarrega
  • 29 L. Nunez
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 7 A. Danjuma
  • 16 D. Lopez
  • 19 D. Raba
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 11 L. Rioja

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    28' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Swedberg · On: P. Duran
  2. Celta Vigo
    33' Celta Vigo Goal · Penalty
    B. Iglesias
  3. Valencia
    53' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Duro

    Foul

  4. Valencia
    57' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Beltran · On: L. Ramazani
  5. Valencia
    57' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Correia · On: L. Rioja
  6. Celta Vigo
    59' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Iglesias · Assist: P. Duran
  7. Valencia
    62' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ramazani

    Foul

  8. Valencia
    66' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Foulquier · On: César Tárrega
  9. Valencia
    66' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Javier Guerra · On: A. Danjuma
  10. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Zaragoza · On: H. Alvarez
  11. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: J. El Abdellaoui
  12. Valencia
    70' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    Pepelu
  13. Valencia
    74' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Copete

    Foul

  14. Celta Vigo
    79' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rodriguez

    Foul

  15. Celta Vigo
    81' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rodriguez · On: Manu Fernández
  16. Valencia
    81' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Copete · On: D. Lopez
  17. Celta Vigo
    83' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. El Abdellaoui
  18. Celta Vigo
    90' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Alvarez · Assist: I. Aspas

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Valencia
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 90%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 16
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 394 574
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 2.70 1.94
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 338 515
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brais Mendes Iglesias' penalty goal at 33' gave Celta Vigo the early lead and set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutions by both teams around the hour mark saw Valencia briefly regain momentum, but Celta Vigo's resilience in conceding only one goal solidified their victory.