Match report

Celta Vigo Defeats Genk 3-2 in Europa League

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
3–2
FT
Genk
Genk
Apr 13, 2017

Celta Vigo stunned Genk with a dominant performance to claim a 3-2 victory in the UEFA Europa League, ensuring their place in the competition's next phase. Goals from Iago Aspas, Pape Sisto, and Jozabed were critical in maintaining the lead despite a resilient Genk comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Celta Vigo 3–2 Genk
  • • Goals: P. Sisto (15'), I. Aspas (17'), J. Guidetti (38') for Celta Vigo; J. Boetius (10'), T. Buffel (67') for Genk
  • • Yellow Cards: T. Castagne, L. Trossard, S. Schrijvers (Genk)
  • • Substitutions: T. Buffel for Boetius, C. Beauvue for Guidetti, Jozabed for Wass (Celta Vigo); S. Schrijvers for Trossard, B. Heynen for Malinovskyi (Genk)

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 3 Fontàs (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 8 P. Hernández (M)
  • 6 N. Radoja (M)
  • 11 P. Sisto (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 J. Guidetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 16 Jozabed
  • 5 M. Díaz
  • 7 T. Bongonda
  • 20 Sergi Gómez
  • 24 F. Roncaglia
  • 27 Iván Villar

Genk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 70 M. Ryan (G)
  • 2 J. Brabec (D)
  • 21 J. Uronen (D)
  • 4 O. Colley (D)
  • 41 T. Castagne (M)
  • 24 Pozuelo (M)
  • 9 J. Boëtius (F)
  • 18 R. Malinovskiy (M)
  • 27 S. Berge (M)
  • 14 L. Trossard (F)
  • 77 M. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 T. Buffel
  • 22 S. Schrijvers
  • 28 B. Heynen
  • 3 B. Nastić
  • 5 S. Walsh
  • 6 S. Dewaest
  • 30 N. Jackers

Timeline

  1. Genk
    10' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Boetius · Assist: L. Trossard
  2. Celta Vigo
    15' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Sisto · Assist: J. Guidetti
  3. Celta Vigo
    17' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Aspas
  4. Genk
    27' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    T. Castagne
  5. Celta Vigo
    38' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Guidetti · Assist: I. Aspas
  6. Genk
    62' Genk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Boetius · On: T. Buffel
  7. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guidetti · On: C. Beauvue
  8. Genk
    67' Genk Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Buffel
  9. Genk
    73' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    L. Trossard
  10. Celta Vigo
    78' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Wass · On: Jozabed
  11. Genk
    82' Genk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Trossard · On: S. Schrijvers
  12. Genk
    85' Genk Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schrijvers
  13. Genk
    90'+2 Genk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: B. Heynen

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Genk
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 74%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 486 370
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 12 6
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 379 274
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 4 9
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Celta Vigo turned the game around quickly by scoring two goals in three minutes (15' and 17') after Genk took an early lead through Boetius.
  • ▸ Genk's introduction of T. Buffel and his goal in the 67th minute sparked a comeback, but Celta Vigo held strong until the end.