Match report
Celta Vigo Defeats Lille 2-1 in Europa League Clash
Celta Vigo
2–1
FT
Lille
Jan 22, 2026
Celta Vigo held off a late surge from Lille to secure a vital 2–1 victory in the UEFA Europa League. The game began with W. Swedberg scoring early for Celta, followed by H. Sotelo's red card and C. Starfelt's second goal. Despite Olivier Giroud's consolation strike for Lille, Celta Vigo managed to maintain their lead.
Key Facts
- • Celta Vigo 2–1 Lille in UEFA Europa League match.
- • W. Swedberg scored the opening goal with an assist from I. Aspas at minute 1.
- • H. Sotelo was sent off for Celta Vigo at minute 29 after a card upgrade by VAR.
- • C. Starfelt extended the lead to 2-0 in the second half with an assist from M. Roman.
- • Olivier Giroud pulled one back for Lille at minute 86.
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)
- 22 H. Sotelo (M)
- 16 M. Roman (M)
- 3 O. Mingueza (M)
- 10 I. Aspas (F)
- 7 B. Iglesias (F)
- 19 W. Swedberg (F)
Substitutes
- 1 I. Villar
- 5 S. Carreira
- 9 F. Jutgla
- 11 F. Cervi
- 12 M. Fernandez
- 15 B. Zaragoza
- 18 P. Duran
- 21 M. Ristic
- 23 H. Alvarez
- 29 Y. Lago
- 31 H. Burcio
- 39 J. El Abdellaoui
Lille
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 B. Ozer (G)
- 12 T. Meunier (D)
- 3 N. Ngoy (D)
- 4 Alexsandro (D)
- 15 R. Perraud (D)
- 14 M. Broholm (M)
- 17 N. Mukau (M)
- 6 N. Bentaleb (M)
- 27 F. Correia (M)
- 10 H. Haraldsson (F)
- 9 O. Giroud (F)
Substitutes
- 16 A. Bodart
- 40 T. Sajous
- 7 M. Fernandez-Pardo
- 18 C. Mbemba
- 22 T. Santos
- 23 A. Mandi
- 24 C. Verdonk
- 35 S. Diaoune
- 38 A. Goffi
- 39 L. Baret
- 42 S. Boussadia
Timeline
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1' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalW. Swedberg · Assist: I. Aspas -
10' Lille subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Bentaleb · On: A. Mandi -
28' Celta Vigo Var · Card upgradeH. Sotelo -
29' Celta Vigo Card · Red CardH. SoteloFoul
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31' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardMarcos AlonsoArgument
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32' Lille Card · Yellow CardN. NgoyFoul
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33' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardÓscar MinguezaArgument
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40' Lille Card · Yellow CardA. MandiFoul
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46' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Aspas · On: S. Carreira -
46' Lille subst · Substitution 2Off: Alexsandro · On: M. Fernandez-Pardo -
46' Lille subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Meunier · On: T. Santos -
64' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardW. SwedbergTime wasting
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69' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal GoalC. Starfelt · Assist: M. Roman -
71' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Swedberg · On: J. El Abdellaoui -
74' Lille subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Correia · On: S. Diaoune -
81' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow CardIonuț RaduTime wasting
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86' Lille Goal · Normal GoalO. Giroud · Assist: S. Diaoune -
87' Lille subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Broholm · On: Calvin Verdonk -
89' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: H. Alvarez -
90'+2 Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Rueda · On: M. Ristic
Match Stats
| Stat | Celta Vigo | Lille |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 91% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 20 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 221 | 607 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 1.23 | 1.56 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 9 |
| Possession | 26% | 74% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 145 | 551 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 12 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by W. Swedberg set a positive tone for Celta Vigo, who capitalized on the situation despite being down to ten men after H. Sotelo's red card.
- ▸ C. Starfelt's second goal at minute 69 provided an important cushion and shifted momentum back in favor of Celta Vigo, even as Lille fought hard with Olivier Giroud’s late strike.