Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Highlights and Goals

La Liga

8:00 PMMarch 6, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Celta Vigo

Show Score

1 - 2

HT:(1 - 1)

Real Madrid

Estadio Abanca Balaídos

Referee: Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Celta Vigo

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

0 Total Votes

Real Madrid

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

36%

64%

1.05

Expected goals (xG)

0.80

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

8

Total shots

14

4

Shots on target

3

4

Shots off target

4

0

Blocked shots

7

7

Shots inside box

7

1

Shots outside box

7

1

Corner kicks

6

2

Offsides

0

Passing

464

Total passes

805

401 (86%)

Accurate passes

736 (91%)

Discipline

4

Fouls

12

1

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

1

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Celta Vigo

3-4-3

13 G Ionuț Radu 5.9

20 D Marcos Alonso 6.7

2 D Carl Starfelt (C) 7.2

32 D Javi Rodríguez 6.9

3 M Óscar Mingueza 6.9

6 M Ilaix Moriba 6.7

16 M Miguel Román 6.7

5 M Sergio Carreira 7.0

19 F Williot Swedberg 25' 7.2

7 F Borja Iglesias 25' 31' Roughing 6.7

9 F Ferran Jutglà 7.3

Substitutes

22 M Hugo Sotelo

14 D Alvaro Núñez

4 D Joseph Aidoo

17 D Javier Rueda

12 D Manu Fernández

24 D Carlos Domínguez

1 G Iván Villar

15 M Matías Vecino 90+1' Replaced by I. Moriba

10 F Iago Aspas 83' Replaced by O. Mingueza 6.9

39 F Jones El-Abdellaoui 70' Replaced by B. Iglesias 6.3

23 M Hugo Álvarez 70' Replaced by F. Jutgla 6.3

8 M Fer López 69' Replaced by W. Swedberg 6.5

Real Madrid

4-4-2

1 G Thibaut Courtois 7.7

23 D Ferland Mendy 6.6

22 D Antonio Rüdiger 7.0

17 D Raúl Asencio 90' Tripping 6.3

12 D Trent Alexander-Arnold 6.6

45 M Thiago Pitarch 5.7

14 M Aurélien Tchouaméni 11' 86' Roughing 8.0

15 M Arda Güler 11' 6.9

8 M Federico Valverde (C) 90+4' 7.5

7 F Vinicius Júnior 7.3

21 F Brahim Díaz 6.2

Substitutes

38 M César Palacios 65' Replaced by A. Guler 6.3

16 F Gonzalo García 77' Replaced by B. Diaz 6.2

37 M Manuel Ángel Morán 90' Replaced by T. Pitarch

43 G Sergio Mestre

13 G Andriy Lunin

2 D Daniel Carvajal

20 D Fran García

27 D Diego Aguado

48 D Lamini Fati

28 M Jorge Cestero

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

Federico Valverde’s stunning stoppage-time strike secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Real Madrid against Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid clinched a crucial 2-1 win over Celta Vigo in a thrilling La Liga encounter. Federico Valverde emerged as the hero, scoring a spectacular goal deep into added time at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.

The visitors, second in the league, aimed to solidify their title challenge. Celta Vigo, occupying a respectable sixth place, sought to boost their European qualification aspirations. The match promised a tense battle between two ambitious Spanish sides.

Real Madrid made an early impact. Aurélien Tchouaméni opened the scoring in the 11th minute, drilling home a powerful shot. His goal followed a precise assist from young talent Arda Güler, giving Los Blancos the lead.

However, Celta Vigo quickly responded to the setback. Borja Iglesias equalized for the home side in the 25th minute. He expertly converted a well-placed pass from Williot Swedberg, energizing the Balaídos crowd.

The intensity of the game heightened shortly after. Iglesias received a yellow card for roughing in the 31st minute. Both teams continued to push forward, seeking an advantage before the break.

The first half concluded with the score level at 1-1. Real Madrid held more possession but needed to improve their clinical finishing. Celta Vigo displayed resilience and defended their goal with determination.

The second half saw tactical adjustments from both benches. Real Madrid brought on C. Palacios for Arda Güler in the 65th minute. Celta Vigo responded with multiple substitutions, including Ferran Jutglà for Borja Iglesias in the 70th minute.

Real Madrid dominated the ball, but Celta’s defense stood firm. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made three vital saves for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo looked dangerous on swift counter-attacks.

As the match neared its conclusion, Real Madrid intensified their pressure. Tchouaméni and R. Asencio both earned yellow cards in the closing minutes. The tension inside the stadium grew with every ticking second.

The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time. Federico Valverde unleashed a powerful strike in the 94th minute, finding the back of the net. His late goal snatched all three points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

Real Madrid finished with 64% possession and 14 shots, though only three were on target. Celta Vigo recorded a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.05 to Real Madrid’s 0.8. Celta managed eight shots, hitting the target four times.

This dramatic late victory propels Real Madrid further in the La Liga title race. Celta Vigo will feel unlucky not to have secured at least a point at home. The result marks a significant moment in the season for the visitors.