Espanyol vs Celta Vigo Highlights and Post-Match Analysis

La Liga

1:00 PMFebruary 14, 2026

Regular Season - 24

Espanyol

Show Score

2 - 2

HT:(0 - 1)

Celta Vigo

RCDE Stadium

Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Espanyol

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

43%

57%

0.71

Expected goals (xG)

2.57

-1.00

Goals Prevented

-1.00

Attack

9

Total shots

14

3

Shots on target

5

3

Shots off target

6

3

Blocked shots

3

7

Shots inside box

11

2

Shots outside box

3

3

Corner kicks

2

1

Offsides

2

Passing

391

Total passes

538

323 (83%)

Accurate passes

474 (88%)

Discipline

9

Fouls

11

1

Yellow cards

0

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

1

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Lineup

Espanyol

4-2-3-1

13 G M. Dmitrovic 6.3

22 D C. Romero 6.3

6 D L. Cabrera (C) 90+4' Tripping 6.2

38 D C. Riedel 6.9

23 D O. El Hilali 7.3

8 M Exposito 6.7

10 M P. Lozano 7.3

11 M P. Milla 6.7

18 M C. Pickel 6.2

16 M C. Ngonge 6.7

9 F R. Fernandez Jaen 5.9

Substitutes

20 F A. Roca

19 F K. Garcia 66' 56' Replaced by C. Ngonge 7.9

24 F T. Dolan 86' 56' Replaced by C. Pickel 7.5

17 F Jofre 72' Replaced by P. Milla 6.3

14 M R. Terrats 86' 83' Replaced by R. Fernandez Jaen 7.3

4 M U. Gonzalez 56' Replaced by Exposito 6.9

2 D R. Sanchez

12 D J. Salinas

15 D M. Rubio

30 G P. Tristan

1 G A. Fortuno

Coach

Manolo Gonzalez

Celta Vigo

3-4-3

13 G I. Radu 6.2

20 D M. Alonso 6.9

2 D C. Starfelt (C) 6.3

32 D J. Rodriguez 6.6

5 M S. Carreira 7.0

16 M M. Roman 7.0

8 M F. Lopez 6.6

17 M J. Rueda 38' 7.5

19 F W. Swedberg 6.3

7 F B. Iglesias 90+3' 6.3

9 F F. Jutgla 38' 7.3

Substitutes

39 F J. El Abdellaoui

18 F P. Duran 90+3' 70' Replaced by W. Swedberg 6.3

10 F I. Aspas 87' Replaced by J. Rodriguez 6.3

23 M H. Alvarez

15 M M. Vecino 88' Replaced by M. Roman 6.7

22 M H. Sotelo

6 M I. Moriba 70' Replaced by F. Jutgla 6.3

21 D M. Ristic

3 D O. Mingueza 70' Replaced by J. Rueda 6.5

12 D M. Fernandez

4 D J. Aidoo

1 G I. Villar

Coach

Claudio Giraldez

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W No match found L No match found W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 - 2 Sevilla
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe L No match found W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo D No match found
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D No match found W No match found D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D No match found
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found D No match found
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

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

Espanyol and Celta Vigo battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Borja Iglesias scoring a dramatic injury-time equalizer for the hosts at RCDE Stadium.

The La Liga clash on February 14, 2026, saw both teams fight relentlessly. This late goal denied Celta Vigo an away victory after a spirited comeback.

Entering the match, Espanyol, sitting 7th, aimed to build consistency after a mixed run of form. Celta Vigo, just above them in 6th, sought to consolidate their position. A win for either side would have significantly bolstered their European aspirations.

Espanyol seized control of the first half, dictating play with 57% possession. Their proactive approach led to several chances against Celta’s defense.

Their dominance paid off in the 38th minute. Ferran Jutglà guided home a precise finish from inside the box. Javier Rueda provided the assist, setting up Jutglà to put Espanyol ahead.

The home side went into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead. Celta Vigo faced a clear challenge to find an attacking rhythm in the second half. A change in approach was vital for them.

Celta responded with tactical changes early in the second half. Managerial adjustments at the 56-minute mark introduced fresh attacking impetus. Substitutes Carlos Pickel, Exposito, and C. Ngonge aimed to spark their offense.

The substitutions quickly paid dividends for Celta Vigo. Kike García, one of the earlier introductions, powered home the equalizer in the 66th minute. This goal shifted the momentum dramatically in favor of the visitors.

Espanyol tried to regain their advantage with changes of their own. In the 70th minute, Ilias Moriba, Oscar Mingueza, and Williot Swedberg entered the fray. However, a potential goal from Iglesias was disallowed by VAR in the 77th minute for offside, heightening the tension.

The drama continued as Celta Vigo then took the lead. Tyrhys Dolan found the net in the 86th minute after a pass from Ramón Terrats. Celta had completed a stunning turnaround, appearing set for three points.

But Espanyol refused to concede defeat. In the 90+3 minute, Borja Iglesias delivered a crucial equalizer, latching onto a ball from Pol Lozano. The goal sparked wild celebrations, securing a valuable point for the hosts.

Espanyol’s expected goals (xG) of 2.57 significantly outstripped Celta’s 0.71, reflecting their 14 shots compared to Celta’s 9. Despite this, Celta showed clinical finishing to score two goals from fewer chances.

The 2-2 draw means both teams remain locked in a tight race for European spots. Espanyol will take heart from their resilience, while Celta Vigo will feel disappointed at letting a late lead slip away.