Celta Vigo
LevanteHow did the teams perform?
Celta Vigo
Levante
Match Stats
Lineup
Celta Vigo
48'
4'
4'
48'
66' Replaced by I. Aspas
76' Replaced by H. Sotelo
66' Replaced by J. Rueda
76' Replaced by F. Jutgla
66' Replaced by H. Alvarez
Levante
90' Unsportsmanlike conduct
60' Foul
57'
43'
43'
57'
63'
86' Replaced by C. Espi
46' Replaced by K. Tunde
77' Replaced by D. Varela Pampin
62' Replaced by P. Martinez
63'
61' Replaced by V. Garcia
La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 95-36 | 59 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 72-46 | 26 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 62-44 | 18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 59-48 | 11 | 60 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 38 | 53-48 | 5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 32-38 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 41-44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 46-55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 59-61 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 43-55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 43-58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 46-60 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 44-56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 49-57 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 | Levante | 38 | 47-61 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 44-50 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 47-57 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 39-55 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | 26-60 | -34 | 29 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Levante claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, stunning Celta Vigo with two second-half goals to secure a crucial away win.
Celta Vigo dominated possession with 57% control, yet Levante’s clinical finishing proved decisive in a thrilling La Liga encounter on May 12. The hosts entered the match sixth in the table with recent form reading WWLLL, while Levante sat 19th but arrived in improved spirits after consecutive victories.
Ferran Jutglà gave Celta an explosive start, firing past the Levante defense in just the fourth minute. The striker’s early goal suggested a comfortable afternoon for the home side. However, Levante responded with composure despite trailing early.
Kervin Arriaga equalized for the visitors in the 43rd minute, drawing level before halftime. The goal breathed life into Levante’s campaign at a crucial moment. Celta had created chances but failed to extend their advantage.
Jutglà restored Celta’s lead three minutes into the second half, scoring his second goal in the 48th minute. The forward’s double appeared to have settled the contest. Yet Levante refused to surrender.
Adrián de la Fuente pulled one back for Levante in the 57th minute, making it 2-2. The goal sparked a dramatic shift in momentum toward the visitors. Celta’s defense suddenly looked vulnerable.
Roger Brugué delivered the decisive blow in the 63rd minute, firing Levante ahead 3-2. Brugué’s strike sent the traveling supporters into raptures. From that moment, Levante controlled the contest despite Celta’s possession advantage.
The statistics illustrated Levante’s efficiency in front of goal. Celta managed 12 total shots with six on target, posting an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.07. Levante registered 14 total shots with six on target, accumulating 1.46 xG despite scoring three goals.
Jutglà earned the match’s highest rating of 8.3 for his two-goal performance. De la Fuente and Arriaga both impressed for Levante with ratings of 8.2 and 7.7 respectively. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan made four crucial saves to keep Levante in the contest.
Levante’s victory lifts them toward safety with 36 points from 35 matches. Celta remains sixth on 50 points but sees their winning streak halted. The result represents a significant three points for Levante’s survival hopes.
