“Iago Aspas breaks the deadlock with a precise left-footed finish from Miguel Román's through ball”
Pivotal“Williot Swedberg doubles Celta's advantage with another left-footed finish, assisted by Aspas”
Pivotal“PAOK make double substitution bringing on Ferran Jutglà and Javi Rueda to spark comeback attempt”
“Alexander Jeremejeff gives PAOK hope with a right-footed strike from Zivkovic's through ball”
Pivotal
PAOK
Celta de Vigo
Outstanding performance
Celta de Vigo•AttackerCelta Vigo secured a vital 2-1 Europa League victory at PAOK despite a nervy finish in Thessaloniki. The Spanish side dominated the first half through clinical finishing from their veteran star Iago Aspas, who opened the scoring with a composed finish from Miguel Román's through ball, before turning provider for Williot Swedberg's second goal just before the break. PAOK fought back in the second half with wholesale changes, creating pressure that eventually paid off when Alexander Jeremejeff converted Andrija Zivkovic's through ball with 13 minutes remaining, but Celta held firm to take a crucial away win into the second leg.
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Another offensive play underway. Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Opportunity wasted. Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Magomed Ozdoev.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Matías Vecino from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Alexander Jeremejeff from PAOK Salonika earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Andrija ZivkovicYellow CardAndrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
Offside call against PAOK Salonika. Alexander Jeremejeff has been caught offside.
Corner awarded to PAOK Salonika after Marcos Alonso allowed the ball to go out.
Taison from PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Matías Vecino from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Matías Vecino comes on to replace Miguel Román.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Miguel Román from Celta Vigo takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Dejan Lovren of PAOK Salonika.
Corner awarded to Celta Vigo, following a play that resulted in a deflection off Antonis Tsiftsis.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Fer López from Celta Vigo takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Antonis Tsiftsis of PAOK Salonika makes a great save, directing the ball to the right corner. The assist came from Javi Rueda.
Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Dimitrios Chatsidis from PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Abdul Baba of PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
assist: Andrija Zivkovic
Goal! PAOK Salonika 1, Celta Vigo 2. Alexander Jeremejeff finds the back of the net for PAOK Salonika, delivering a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner of the goal. The assist came from Andrija Zivkovic, who set him up with a well-placed through ball.
Celta Vigo is flagged for offside. Ferran Jutglà has been caught in an offside position.
Celta Vigo has been flagged for offside. Ferran Jutglà is caught in an offside position.
Javi RuedaYellow CardJavi Rueda from Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card.
Substitution for PAOK Salonika: Giannis Michailidis replaces Alessandro Vogliacco.
Substitution for PAOK Salonika: Dimitrios Chatsidis comes on to replace Mady Camara.
Substitution for PAOK Salonika: Abdul Baba is coming on to replace Greg Taylor.
Hugo ÁlvarezYellow CardHugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Magomed Ozdoev from PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Fer López comes on to replace Iago Aspas.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Fer López comes on to replace Iago Aspas.
Corner awarded to PAOK Salonika after Miguel Román allowed the ball to go out.
Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
Another offensive effort underway. Alexander Jeremejeff of PAOK Salonika attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but the shot is stopped.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Javi Rueda replaces Óscar Mingueza.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Ferran Jutglà comes on to replace Borja Iglesias.
Greg Taylor from PAOK Salonika earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Corner awarded to PAOK Salonika after Óscar Mingueza allowed the ball to go out.
Taison from PAOK Salonika earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Celta Vigo is flagged for offside. Borja Iglesias has been caught in an offside position.
Celta Vigo is called for offside. Borja Iglesias has been caught in an offside position.
Offside call against PAOK Salonika. Andrija Zivkovic is caught in an offside position.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match pause - PAOK Salonika.
Corner kick awarded to Celta Vigo after Dejan Lovren allowed the ball to go out of play.
Corner awarded to Celta Vigo after Jonjoe Kenny allowed the ball to go out.
Celta Vigo's Carl Starfelt committed a foul.
Alexander Jeremejeff from PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The second half is underway with the score at PAOK Salonika 0, Celta Vigo 2.
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading PAOK Salonika 0, Celta Vigo 2.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Celta Vigo has been called for offside. Williot Swedberg is caught in an offside position.
assist: Iago Aspas
Goal! PAOK Salonika 0, Celta Vigo 2. Williot Swedberg scores for Celta Vigo with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Iago Aspas.
Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Alexander Jeremejeff of PAOK Salonika.
Celta Vigo was brought down by Carl Starfelt.
Alexander Jeremejeff of PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Mady Camara of PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Christos Zafeiris of PAOK Salonika.
assist: Miguel Román
Goal! Celta Vigo takes the lead against PAOK Salonika, making it 1-0. Iago Aspas scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, placing it perfectly into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Miguel Román, who delivered a precise through ball.
The attempt is thwarted. Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Marcos Alonso committed a foul against a Celta Vigo player.
Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Jonjoe Kenny from PAOK Salonika.
Taison from PAOK Salonika has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Offside call against PAOK Salonika. Jonjoe Kenny has been caught offside.
Opportunity wasted! Óscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Ilaix Moriba.
A shot is deflected. Alexander Jeremejeff from PAOK Salonika attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Taison.
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Alexander Jeremejeff from PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but the goalkeeper makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist comes from Óscar Mingueza.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo takes a left-footed shot from close range, but Antonis Tsiftsis, the goalkeeper for PAOK Salonika, makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Antonis Tsiftsis of PAOK Salonika makes a great save, keeping it out in the right corner. The assist came from Iago Aspas, who delivered a precise through ball.
Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Andrija Zivkovic from PAOK Salonika committed a foul.
Taison from PAOK Salonika has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Javi Rodríguez from Celta Vigo committed a foul.
Offside call against PAOK Salonika. Alexander Jeremejeff has been caught offside.
The first half is underway...
