Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Bilbao
Updated
Athletic Bilbao won: Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Bilbao in the LaLiga (Round 3) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo. Athletic Bilbao goals: Alex Berenguer 20', Robert Navarro 22'. Expected goals: 0.75-2.78. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Alex Berenguer (8.4).
Match report
Athletic Bilbao beat Celta Vigo 2-0
Athletic Bilbao saw off Celta Vigo 2-0 away from home at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos on Sunday 30 August in LaLiga.
Alex Berenguer put Athletic Bilbao ahead on 20' (0-1) and Robert Navarro made it 0-2 on 22'.
Celta Vigo had 54% of the ball, shots were 8-17 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.75-2.78. Athletic Bilbao were the better side on chances, too.
Alex Berenguer (Athletic Club) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 20,902. Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer.
Match stats
| Celta Vigo | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.75 | 2.78 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 29 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 504 (88%) | 426 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total shots | 8 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 12 |
Lineups
Celta Vigo (3-4-3): Ionuț Radu, Javi Rodríguez, Carl Starfelt, Abdoulaye Faye, Álvaro Núñez, Aleix Febas, Ilaix Moriba, Sergio Carreira, Williot Swedberg, Hugo González, Ferrán Jutglà
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón, Jesús Areso, Aitor Paredes, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Robert Navarro, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer, Iñaki Williams
Key events
- 20' · Goal · Alex Berenguer (Athletic Bilbao)
- 22' · Goal · Robert Navarro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 46' · Substitution · Iago Aspas for Hugo González (Celta Vigo)
- 46' · Substitution · Javi Rueda for Javi Rodríguez (Celta Vigo)
- 46' · Substitution · Yoel Lago for Abdoulaye Faye (Celta Vigo)
- 46' · Substitution · Miguel Román for Ilaix Moriba (Celta Vigo)
- 48' · Yellow card · Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Bilbao)
- 57' · Substitution · Hugo Álvarez for Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)
- 61' · Yellow card · Robert Navarro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 65' · Substitution · Gorka Guruzeta for Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
- 65' · Substitution · Mikel Jauregizar for Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta (Athletic Bilbao)
- 65' · Substitution · Peio Canales for Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- 71' · Yellow card · Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Bilbao)
- 74' · Substitution · Nico Williams for Robert Navarro (Athletic Bilbao)
- 86' · Substitution · Johaneko Louisjean for Jesús Areso (Athletic Bilbao)
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, 0-2 (LaLiga) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Celta Vigo vs Athletic Bilbao?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 19:30 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).