“Ferran Jutglà scores for Celta Vigo with a right-footed shot from outside the box, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead after a sustained spell of pressure.”
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Celta de Vigo
Málaga
Outstanding performance
Celta de Vigo•AttackerCelta Vigo controlled the first half's key moments, working through Yoel Lago's free kick and half-chances from Ilaix Moriba and Hugo González before Ferran Jutglà finally broke through in the 41st minute with a right-footed finish from outside the box. That lead didn't last, as Málaga found a way back to level things at 1-1, denying the hosts what looked like a deserved advantage at the break. The second half offered almost nothing in the way of clear-cut chances according to the commentary record, suggesting Málaga tightened up defensively to protect their equalizer while Celta struggled to recreate their earlier sharpness. For a mid-table Celta side, dropping points at home will sting, while Málaga's resilience in fighting back will be seen as a positive takeaway on the road.
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Attempt saved. Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chupe of Malaga.
Substitution for Malaga: Juan Cruz comes on for Joaquín Muñoz.
Ilaix Moriba commits a foul for Celta Vigo.
Chupe from Malaga wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ángel Recio from Malaga commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Marcos Alonso from Celta Vigo has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Celta Vigo wins a corner after Ramón Enríquez concedes.
Hugo González from Celta Vigo has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Javi Rueda provided the assist.
Attempt missed by Ángel Recio from Malaga, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Ferran Jutglà commits a foul for Celta Vigo.
Ramón Enríquez from Malaga wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Chupe's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Pablo Martínez, who delivered a cross.
Izan Merino from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo González from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Attempt blocked. Pablo Martínez from Malaga has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Substitution for Malaga: Ramón Enríquez comes on for Einar Galilea.
The second half begins with the score at Celta Vigo 1, Malaga 0.
Attempt missed. Miguel Román from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right.
First half ends with Celta Vigo leading Malaga 1-0.
Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Alfonso Herrero from Malaga is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Offside called against Celta Vigo. Javi Rueda is the player caught offside.
assist: Hugo González
Goal! Celta Vigo leads 1-0 against Malaga. Ferran Jutglà scores for Celta Vigo with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Hugo González from Celta Vigo misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, just to the right, after receiving assistance from Ferran Jutglà.
Attempt missed. Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Pablo Martínez of Malaga.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chupe of Malaga.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Attempt saved. Hugo González from Celta Vigo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Alfonso Herrero from Malaga.
Yoel LagoYellow CardYoel Lago from Celta Vigo receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Yoel Lago of Celta Vigo.
Chupe from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sebastián Cáceres from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chupe of Malaga.
Attempt saved. Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is saved.
Ferran Jutglà of Celta Vigo is caught offside.
Einar GalileaYellow CardEinar Galilea from Malaga receives a yellow card for a foul.
Celta Vigo is flagged for offside as Javi Rueda is caught in an offside position.
Sergio Carreira of Celta Vigo is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Attempt missed. Ángel Recio from Malaga heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Malaga wins a corner after Sebastián Cáceres concedes.
Foul committed by Miguel Román of Celta Vigo.
Dani Lorenzo from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Joaquín Muñoz's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by José Salinas.
Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. He was assisted by Hugo González.
Attempt missed. David Larrubia from Malaga takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left.
Foul committed by Miguel Román of Celta Vigo.
Joaquín Muñoz from Malaga wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Celta Vigo is called offside as Javi Rueda is caught in an offside position.
Ilaix Moriba from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Pablo Martínez commits a foul for Malaga.
Foul committed by Izan Merino of Malaga.
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Malaga wins a corner after Sebastián Cáceres concedes.
First half begins.
Celta de Vigo host Málaga in a bottom-half clash between two sides still hunting their first La Liga win of the season. Celta's home advantage and slightly better form make them narrow favorites, but this shapes up as a tight, low-scoring affair at Abanca-Balaídos.
