Match report

Bologna Stuns Celta Vigo 2-1 in UEFA Europa League

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
1–2
FT
Bologna
Bologna
Dec 11, 2025

Celta Vigo took the lead through B. Zaragoza's early goal but were stunned by a late comeback from Bologna, who scored twice through F. Bernardeschi to secure victory in their UEFA Europa League clash.

Key Facts

  • • B. Zaragoza opened the scoring for Celta Vigo at minute 17
  • • T. Pobega was denied a goal due to VAR, but secured a penalty which F. Bernardeschi converted (65')
  • • F. Bernardeschi equalized and then scored again in quick succession (66' & 74')
  • • Bologna made multiple substitutions late in the game

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 13 I. Radu (G)
  • 32 J. Rodriguez (D)
  • 2 C. Starfelt (D)
  • 21 M. Ristic (D)
  • 5 S. Carreira (M)
  • 8 F. Beltran (M)
  • 6 I. Moriba (M)
  • 3 O. Mingueza (M)
  • 19 W. Swedberg (F)
  • 7 B. Iglesias (F)
  • 15 B. Zaragoza (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 I. Villar
  • 9 F. Jutgla
  • 10 I. Aspas
  • 12 M. Fernandez
  • 14 D. Rodriguez
  • 16 M. Roman
  • 17 J. Rueda
  • 20 M. Alonso
  • 22 H. Sotelo
  • 23 H. Alvarez
  • 29 Y. Lago
  • 39 J. El Abdellaoui

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 2 E. Holm (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 4 T. Pobega (M)
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 11 J. Rowe (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 19 L. Ferguson
  • 20 N. Zortea
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 26 J. Lucumi
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 30 B. Dominguez

Timeline

  1. Celta Vigo
    17' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Zaragoza · Assist: W. Swedberg
  2. Celta Vigo
    46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Zaragoza · On: H. Alvarez
  3. Bologna
    60' Bologna Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Pobega
  4. Bologna
    65' Bologna Var · Penalty confirmed
    T. Pobega
  5. Bologna
    66' Bologna Goal · Penalty
    F. Bernardeschi
  6. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: F. Jutgla
  7. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Swedberg · On: I. Aspas
  8. Celta Vigo
    67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: J. Rueda
  9. Bologna
    67' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Rowe · On: N. Cambiaghi
  10. Bologna
    74' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Bernardeschi · Assist: N. Cambiaghi
  11. Celta Vigo
    79' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Beltran · On: M. Roman
  12. Bologna
    80' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
  13. Bologna
    80' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
  14. Bologna
    84' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    E. Holm

    Time wasting

  15. Celta Vigo
    87' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Ionuț Radu

    Foul

  16. Bologna
    88' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Pobega · On: L. Ferguson
  17. Bologna
    88' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Moro · On: J. Odgaard
  18. Celta Vigo
    90'+2 Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rueda

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Bologna
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 84%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 15
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 462 448
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 4
xG 0.34 2.20
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 380 376
Shots Inside Box 2 9
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of T. Pobega's goal by VAR led to a penalty, which F. Bernardeschi converted, turning the momentum towards Bologna.
  • ▸ Bernardeschi's second goal sealed Bologna’s victory and shifted the narrative from potential Celta Vigo win to an unexpected comeback.