Celta Vigo 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
Updated
Athletic Bilbao won: Celta Vigo 1-2 Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga (Round 20) on Sun, 19 Jan 2025 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo. Celta Vigo goals: Hugo Álvarez 74'. Athletic Bilbao goals: Alex Berenguer 62', Daniel Vivian 71'. Sent off: Oscar Mingueza (90'). Expected goals: 0.59-1.83. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Daniel Vivian (8.4).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Celta Vigo 2-1
Athletic Bilbao edged Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on Sunday 19 January in LaLiga.
Alex Berenguer put Athletic Bilbao ahead on 62' (0-1), Daniel Vivian made it 0-2 on 71' and Hugo Álvarez pulled one back for Celta Vigo on 74' (1-2).
Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo) was sent off on 90+6'.
Celta Vigo had 59% of the ball, shots were 3-14 (1-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.59-1.83. Athletic Bilbao were the better side on chances, too.
Daniel Vivian (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 22,279. Referee: Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias.
Match stats
| Celta Vigo | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.59 | 1.83 |
| Total shots | 3 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 9 | 22 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 523 (84%) | 346 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total shots | 3 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 1 | 8 |
Lineups
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1): Vicente Guaita, Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Carlos Dominguez, Sergio Carreira, Franco Cervi, Fran Beltrán, Hugo Sotelo, Pablo Durán, Williot Swedberg, Borja Iglesias
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon, Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, Adama Boiro, Benat Prados, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Inaki Williams, Unai Gomez, Nico Williams, Alex Berenguer
Key events
- 46' · Substitution · Oscar Mingueza for Franco Cervi (Celta Vigo)
- 46' · Substitution · Hugo Álvarez for Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)
- 60' · Yellow card · Ilaix Moriba (Celta Vigo)
- 62' · Goal · Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 63' · Substitution · Ilaix Moriba for Fran Beltrán (Celta Vigo)
- 67' · Substitution · Mikel Jauregizar for Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 70' · Substitution · Javier Manquillo for Javi Rodriguez (Celta Vigo)
- 70' · Substitution · Anastasios Douvikas for Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)
- 71' · Goal · Daniel Vivian (Athletic Bilbao)
- 74' · Goal · Hugo Álvarez (Celta Vigo)
- 82' · Substitution · Mikel Vesga for Unai Gomez (Athletic Bilbao)
- 82' · Substitution · Gorka Guruzeta for Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 89' · Substitution · Yuri Berchiche for Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 89' · Substitution · Oscar de Marcos for Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 90'+6 · Red card · Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo)
All-time head-to-head
55 league meetings since 1993: Celta Vigo 13, draws 17, Athletic Bilbao 25.
Questions
Who won Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao?
Athletic Bilbao won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Sun, 19 Jan 2025.
When and where is Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao?
Sun, 19 Jan 2025, 13:00 UTC at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao?
In 55 league meetings since 1993: Celta Vigo 13 wins, 17 draws, Athletic Bilbao 25 wins (goals 63-75).