Match report

Celta Vigo Stuns PAOK 3-1 in Europa League Clash

Celta Vigo

3–1

PAOK

Oct 2, 2025

Celta Vigo

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Match

Oct 2, 2025 · FT

PAOK

Away

Celta Vigo stunned PAOK with a dominant performance in the UEFA Europa League, securing a crucial 3-1 victory. Despite Giannis Konstantelias’ early assist to G. Giakoumakis for PAOK’s opener, Iago Aspas equalized soon after and Brais Mendez Iglesias followed up with another goal. The turning point came when William Swedberg scored off an assist from Jhonny Rueda in the 70th minute, putting Celta Vigo firmly in control.

Key Facts

• Final score: Celta Vigo 3-1 PAOK
• Goals: Giannis Konstantelias to G. Giakoumakis (PAOK), Iago Aspas, Brais Mendez Iglesias, William Swedberg (Celta Vigo)
• Óscar Mingueza and W. Swedberg received yellow cards for Celta Vigo in the first half
• G. Giakoumakis was also booked after scoring for PAOK

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

13 I. Radu (G)
12 M. Fernandez (D)
2 C. Starfelt (D)
20 M. Alonso (D)
17 J. Rueda (M)
14 D. Rodriguez (M)
6 I. Moriba (M)
3 O. Mingueza (M)
10 I. Aspas (F)
7 B. Iglesias (F)
19 W. Swedberg (F)

Substitutes

1 I. Villar
8 F. Beltran
9 F. Jutgla
15 B. Zaragoza
16 M. Roman
18 P. Duran
22 H. Sotelo
23 H. Alvarez
24 C. Dominguez
29 Y. Lago
32 J. Rodriguez
39 J. El Abdellaoui

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 J. Pavlenka (G)
23 J. Sastre (D)
4 A. Vogliacco (D)
5 G. Michailidis (D)
21 A. R. Baba (D)
22 A. Bianco (M)
27 M. Ozdoev (M)
77 K. Despodov (M)
2 M. Camara (M)
65 G. Konstantelias (M)
7 G. Giakoumakis (F)

Substitutes

41 D. Monastirlis
99 A. Tsiftsis
3 J. Kenny
6 D. Lovren
8 S. Meite
9 F. Chalov
11 Taison
14 A. Zivkovic
16 T. Kedziora
25 K. Thymianis
32 G. Taylor
52 D. Chatsidis

Timeline

37' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal

G. Giakoumakis · Assist: Giannis Konstantelias
41' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card

Óscar Mingueza

Argument
43' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card

W. Swedberg

Argument
45' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal

I. Aspas · Assist: Óscar Mingueza
51' PAOK Card · Yellow Card

G. Giakoumakis

Foul
53' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal

B. Iglesias · Assist: W. Swedberg
61' PAOK subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Bianco · On: Soualiho Meïté
61' PAOK subst · Substitution 2

Off: G. Giakoumakis · On: F. Chalov
67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1

Off: B. Iglesias · On: F. Jutgla
67' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2

Off: Óscar Mingueza · On: C. Dominguez
70' PAOK subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Camara · On: Taison
70' PAOK subst · Substitution 4

Off: K. Despodov · On: Andrija Živković
70' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal

W. Swedberg · Assist: J. Rueda
71' Celta Vigo Var · Goal confirmed

W. Swedberg
74' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3

Off: I. Aspas · On: B. Zaragoza
74' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 4

Off: W. Swedberg · On: P. Duran
74' PAOK subst · Substitution 5

Off: A. Vogliacco · On: Tomasz Kędziora
79' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card

I. Moriba

Foul
83' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Rueda · On: J. Rodriguez
90'+2 PAOK Card · Yellow Card

M. Ozdoev

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Celta Vigo	PAOK
Fouls	9	13
Pass Accuracy	89%	83%
Offsides	2	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	15	5
Corners	5	1
Total Passes	661	381
Yellow Cards	3	2
Blocked Shots	2	1
Shots on Target	9	2
xG	2.70	0.75
Shots off Target	4	2
Possession	63%	37%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	588	316
Shots Inside Box	12	4
Saves	1	6
Shots Outside Box	3	1

Key Match Notes

▸ Iago Aspas’ equalizing goal in the 45th minute shifted momentum back to Celta Vigo, nullifying PAOK’s early lead.
▸ The introduction of substitutes like Jhonny Rueda and William Swedberg contributed significantly as Swedberg scored a crucial goal off an assist from Rueda.