Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Highlights and Goals

La Liga

5:00 PMMay 17, 2026

Regular Season - 37

Athletic Club

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Celta Vigo

San Mamés

Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Celta Vigo

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

58%

42%

2.46

Expected goals (xG)

0.15

1.33

Goals Prevented

1.33

Attack

25

Total shots

3

9

Shots on target

2

12

Shots off target

0

4

Blocked shots

1

18

Shots inside box

1

7

Shots outside box

2

5

Corner kicks

0

1

Offsides

4

Passing

517

Total passes

388

437 (85%)

Accurate passes

307 (79%)

Discipline

14

Fouls

10

2

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

8

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Lineup

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G U. Simon 6.7

17 D Y. Berchiche 38' 52' 9.0

14 D A. Laporte 68' Tripping 6.5

5 D Y. Alvarez 7.3

2 D A. Gorosabel 7.3

18 M M. Jauregizar 6.2

16 M I. Ruiz de Galarreta 7.2

7 M A. Berenguer 6.3

20 M U. Gomez 6.2

9 M I. Williams (C) 52' 6.9

11 F G. Guruzeta 5.9

Substitutes

44 M S. Sanchez

21 F M. Sannadi 82' Replaced by G. Guruzeta 6.5

19 D A. Boiro

25 F Izeta 86' Replaced by I. Williams 6.5

6 M M. Vesga

30 M A. Rego 71' Replaced by M. Jauregizar 7.0

22 F N. Serrano 82' Replaced by A. Berenguer 6.9

4 D A. Paredes

23 M R. Navarro 46' Replaced by U. Gomez 6.9

12 D J. Areso

15 D I. Lekue

27 G A. Padilla

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

Celta Vigo

3-4-3

13 G I. Radu 42' Delay of game 7.5

20 D M. Alonso 6.9

29 D Y. Lago 6.2

32 D J. Rodriguez 7.0

5 M S. Carreira 6.5

6 M I. Moriba 4' 7.0

8 M F. Lopez 6.9

17 M J. Rueda 10' Foul 6.5

19 F W. Swedberg 4' 7.3

7 F B. Iglesias (C) 6.3

9 F F. Jutgla 6.5

Substitutes

23 M H. Alvarez 74' Replaced by W. Swedberg 6.7

18 F P. Duran 59' Replaced by F. Jutgla 6.7

22 M H. Sotelo

14 D A. Nunez

3 D O. Mingueza 46' Replaced by J. Rueda 6.3

4 D J. Aidoo

21 D M. Ristic

10 F I. Aspas 59' Replaced by B. Iglesias 6.6

12 D M. Fernandez

39 F J. El Abdellaoui

15 M M. Vecino 90+1' Replaced by F. Lopez

1 G I. Villar

Coach

Claudio Giraldez

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95-36	59	94	W 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona W 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid L 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis L 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77-35	42	86	W 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid W 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo W 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid W 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72-46	26	72	W 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62-44	18	69	W 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo W 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona L 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59-48	11	60	W 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis W 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche L 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis W 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53-48	5	54	W 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche W 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo L 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo W 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32-38	-6	51	L 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe W 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe W 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
8	Rayo Vallecano	38	12	14	12	41-44	-3	50	W 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46-55	-9	49	L 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia W 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59-61	-2	46	L 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43-55	-12	46	L 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club W 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
12	Athletic Club	38	13	6	19	43-58	-15	45	W 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club L 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia L 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo L 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
13	Sevilla	38	12	7	19	46-60	-14	43	W 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad W 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid L 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
14	Alaves	38	11	10	17	44-56	-12	43	L 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves W 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49-57	-8	43	L 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves L 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche W 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47-61	-14	42	L 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante W 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna W 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante W 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca L 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44-50	-6	42	L 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona L 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna L 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol L 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47-57	-10	42	W 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca W 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo
19	Girona	38	9	14	15	39-55	-16	41	L 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
20	Oviedo	38	6	11	21	26-60	-34	29	L 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe L 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo L 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Athletic Club and Celta Vigo shared the spoils in a competitive La Liga encounter at San Mamés, with early brilliance from Williot Swedberg canceled out by Iñigo Williams’ second-half strike.

Athletic Club welcomed Celta Vigo to Estadio de San Mamés on May 17 seeking to climb the La Liga table. The hosts occupied ninth place with 44 points, while visitors Celta arrived in sixth with 50 points. Both teams needed a result to maintain their playoff hopes in a tight mid-table battle.

Celta struck first with stunning speed. Just four minutes into the match, Williot Swedberg latched onto a loose ball and fired past the Athletic defense. The away side’s early aggression caught the home team off guard. Swedberg’s clinical finish gave Celta an unexpected advantage.

Athletic responded by dominating possession. The hosts controlled 58 percent of the ball and pressed high up the pitch. However, Celta’s defense held firm through the opening period. Athletic created chances but lacked the final touch to convert them into goals.

Yellow cards punctuated the first half. Javier Rueda received a booking for Celta in the tenth minute. Yuri Berchiche saw yellow for Athletic in the 38th minute. The referee maintained control of an increasingly competitive encounter.

Ionuț Radu picked up a yellow card in the 42nd minute as Celta grew frustrated with Athletic’s attacking pressure. The visitors’ goalkeeper made several important saves to preserve their lead heading into the break.

Athletic emerged with renewed intensity after halftime. The home side pushed forward immediately, seeking an equalizer. Their persistence paid off in the 52nd minute when Iñigo Williams found the net. The goal energized San Mamés and shifted momentum back toward the hosts.

Both teams had chances to win the match in the second half. Athletic fired 25 total shots but managed only nine on target. Celta’s goalkeeper Radu made eight crucial saves. Andoni Laporte collected a yellow card in the 68th minute during Athletic’s relentless assault.

The statistics told a story of Athletic dominance without reward. The hosts accumulated 437 accurate passes from 517 attempts, showing 85 percent accuracy. Expected goals favored Athletic at 2.46 compared to Celta’s 0.15. Yet the scoreline remained level.

Yuri Berchiche earned the highest individual rating with a 9.0 score. The left-back created three key passes and provided an assist despite receiving a yellow card. Radu’s eight saves kept Celta in the contest. Swedberg’s early goal proved decisive in earning his side a point.

The draw left Athletic in ninth place with 44 points from 36 matches. Celta remained sixth with 50 points, maintaining their advantage. Both teams will hope to find consistency as the season reaches its conclusion. The result represents a missed opportunity for Athletic to climb higher.