Racing Santander 2-3 Celta Vigo
Updated
Celta Vigo won: Racing Santander 2-3 Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey (Round 1/16) on Sun, 5 Jan 2025 at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander. Racing Santander goals: Andrés Martin 8', Javi Rodriguez 70' (og). Celta Vigo goals: Alfon González 20', Javier Castro 86' (og), Alfon González 90'+2. Sent off: Álvaro Mantilla (35'). Expected goals: 0.57-1.77. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Alfon González (8.8).
Match report
Celta Vigo beat Racing Santander 3-2
Celta Vigo came from behind to beat Racing Santander 3-2 away from home at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero on Sunday 5 January in Copa del Rey.
Andrés Martin put Racing Santander ahead on 8' (1-0), Alfon González levelled for Celta Vigo on 20' (1-1), an own goal by Javi Rodriguez restored Racing Santander's lead on 70' (2-1), an own goal by Javier Castro levelled for Celta Vigo on 86' (2-2) and Alfon González restored Celta Vigo's lead on 90+2' (2-3).
Alfon González's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Álvaro Mantilla (Racing Santander) was sent off on 35'.
Racing Santander had 34% of the ball, shots were 7-17 (3-8 on target) and expected goals finished 0.57-1.77. Celta Vigo were the better side on chances, too.
Alfon González (Celta Vigo) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 20,312. Referee: Pablo González Fuertes.
Match stats
| Racing Santander | Celta Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.57 | 1.77 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 8 | 32 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 210 (74%) | 463 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 1 | 11 |
| Total shots | 7 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 12 |
Lineups
Racing Santander (4-2-3-1): Miquel Parera, Clément Michelin, Álvaro Mantilla, Javier Castro, Saul Garcia, Unai Vencedor, Aritz Aldasoro, Andrés Martin, Pablo Rodriguez, Inigo Vicente, Jon Karrikaburu
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1): Iván Villar, Javi Rodriguez, Carl Starfelt, Marcos Alonso, Oscar Mingueza, Hugo Sotelo, Fran Beltrán, Hugo Álvarez, Alfon González, Iago Aspas, Pablo Durán
Key events
- 8' · Goal · Andrés Martin (Racing Santander)
- 20' · Goal · Alfon González (Celta Vigo)
- 35' · Red card · Álvaro Mantilla (Racing Santander)
- 70' · Goal · Javi Rodriguez (Racing Santander)
- 86' · Goal · Javier Castro (Celta Vigo)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Alfon González (Celta Vigo)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1993: Racing Santander 11, draws 9, Celta Vigo 5.
Questions
Who won Racing Santander vs Celta Vigo?
Celta Vigo won, 2-3 (Copa del Rey) on Sun, 5 Jan 2025.
When and where is Racing Santander vs Celta Vigo?
Sun, 5 Jan 2025, 14:30 UTC at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander, Copa del Rey.
What is the head-to-head record between Racing Santander and Celta Vigo?
In 25 league meetings since 1993: Racing Santander 11 wins, 9 draws, Celta Vigo 5 wins (goals 36-30).