Celta Vigo 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
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Rayo Vallecano won: Celta Vigo 1-2 Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga (Round 37) on Sun, 18 May 2025 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo. Celta Vigo goals: Marcos Alonso 10' (pen). Rayo Vallecano goals: Isi Palazon 17', Jorge de Frutos 45'+2. Expected goals: 2.64-1.03. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Augusto Batalla (8).
Match report
Rayo Vallecano beat Celta Vigo 2-1
Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on Sunday 18 May in LaLiga.
Marcos Alonso put Celta Vigo ahead from the penalty spot on 10' (1-0), Isi Palazon levelled for Rayo Vallecano on 17' (1-1) and Jorge de Frutos restored Rayo Vallecano's lead on 45+2' (1-2).
Celta Vigo had 62% of the ball, shots were 24-7 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.64-1.03. Celta Vigo created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Augusto Batalla (Rayo Vallecano) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 21,482. Referee: Juan Luis Pulido Santana.
Match stats
| Celta Vigo | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.64 | 1.03 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 7 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 418 (87%) | 232 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Total shots | 24 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 13 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 3 |
Lineups
Celta Vigo (3-4-2-1): Vicente Guaita, Javi Rodriguez, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso, Oscar Mingueza, Fran Beltrán, Ilaix Moriba, Mihailo Ristic, Fer Lopez, Williot Swedberg, Pablo Durán
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2): Augusto Batalla, Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss, Alfonso Espino, Andrei Ratiu, Unai Lopez, Oscar Valentin, Adrián Embarba, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo)
- 17' · Goal · Isi Palazon (Rayo Vallecano)
- 32' · Yellow card · Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)
- 57' · Yellow card · Oscar Valentin (Rayo Vallecano)
- 60' · Substitution · Álvaro Garcia for Oscar Valentin (Rayo Vallecano)
- 60' · Substitution · Gerard Gumbau for Adrián Embarba (Rayo Vallecano)
- 61' · Substitution · Pep Chavarria for Alfonso Espino (Rayo Vallecano)
- 68' · Yellow card · Florian Lejeune (Rayo Vallecano)
- 68' · Yellow card · Yoel Lago (Celta Vigo)
- 69' · Substitution · Pedro Diaz for Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano)
- 69' · Substitution · Iago Aspas for Fer Lopez (Celta Vigo)
- 79' · Substitution · Alfon González for Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)
- 79' · Substitution · Hugo Álvarez for Mihailo Ristic (Celta Vigo)
- 84' · Substitution · Borja Iglesias for Pablo Durán (Celta Vigo)
- 84' · Substitution · Carlos Dominguez for Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo)
- 88' · Substitution · Oscar Trejo for Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
All-time head-to-head
40 league meetings since 1993: Celta Vigo 10, draws 13, Rayo Vallecano 17.
Questions
Who won Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?
Rayo Vallecano won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Sun, 18 May 2025.
When and where is Celta Vigo vs Rayo Vallecano?
Sun, 18 May 2025, 17:00 UTC at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano?
In 40 league meetings since 1993: Celta Vigo 10 wins, 13 draws, Rayo Vallecano 17 wins (goals 43-48).