Villarreal vs Celta Vigo: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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26 Apr,21:00
2 - 1
Full Time
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Villarreal
Celta Vigo

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half2 - 0
2
G. Moreno (Penalty)
scored from the spot for Villarreal
14
M. Alonso
was cautioned
18
A. Pedraza
was cautioned
29
I. Radu
was cautioned
29
N. Pepe
scored for Villarreal
42
N. Pepe
was cautioned
45+3
P. Duran
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 1
70
P. Gueye
was cautioned
73
(Penalty) B. Iglesias
scored from the spot for Celta Vigo
74
B. Iglesias
was cautioned
90+4
I. Moriba
was cautioned

Villarreal welcome Celta to Estadio de la Ceramica on 26 April 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Spain La Liga schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Villarreal prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Celta rely on proactive attacking football.

Recent Form

Villarreal

W D W L W

Celta

L L L W L

Villarreal have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

However, Celta have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.

Recent Form Home/Away

Villarreal (Home)

W W W W W

Celta (Away)

L L W D W
Villarreal are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.

Celta show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Villarreal

- - - - -

Celta

- - - - -

Villarreal have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Also, Celta have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Villarreal (Home)

- - - - -

Celta (Away)

- - - - -
Villarreal's defensive record is consistent both home and away.

There is little difference in Celta's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Villarreal

+ - + - +

Celta

+ - + + +

Villarreal regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

However, Celta's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Villarreal (Home)

+ + + + +

Celta (Away)

+ - + - +
A big contrast, with Villarreal's home games producing significantly more goals.

Only small differences appear in Celta's match tempo home versus away.

Scoring Consistency

Villarreal

+ + + - +

Celta

+ - - + +

Villarreal have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Meanwhile, Celta continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Villarreal (Home)

+ + + + +

Celta (Away)

+ - + + +
Villarreal attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Celta's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

Match Information
Referee: Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez
Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Video Content

1-0` Gerard Moreno(pen) 2
2-0` Nicolas Pepe 29
2-1` Borja Iglesias(pen) 73

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

1.77
xG
1.95
47
Ball Posession (%)
53
3
Big Chances
5
3
Cautions
6
13
Shots
9
4
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Blocked
2
8
Shots inside Box
8
5
Shots outside Box
1
0
Hit Woodwork
1
13
Fouls
16
7
Corner Kicks
5
9
Throw Ins
15
2
Saves
2
15
Free Kicks
12
1
Offsides
2
484
Passes Total
544
438
Passes Completed
484
92
Passes in the final 3rd Total
196
68
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
159
32
Touches in the Opposition Box
27
12
Tackles Total
12
9
Tackles Completed
8
19
Clearances
13
15
Crosses Total
19
2
Crosses Completed
5
9
Interceptions
7

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
25
A. Tenas
13
I. Radu
24
A. Pedraza
20
M. Alonso
12
R. Veiga
29
Y. Lago
4
R. Marin
32
J. Rodriguez
3
A. Freeman
5
S. Carreira
20
A. Moleiro
6
I. Moriba
18
P. Gueye
22
H. Sotelo
14
S. Comesana
3
O. Mingueza
19
N. Pepe
23
H. Alvarez Antunez
9
G. Mikautadze
18
P. Duran
7
G. Moreno
7
B. Iglesias

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