“Álex Berenguer opens the scoring with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, capitalizing on a spell of sustained corner-kick pressure.”
Pivotal“Robert Navarro doubles Athletic's lead almost immediately, scoring with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.”
Pivotal“Celta make four changes at halftime, including bringing on captain Iago Aspas, in a bid to rescue the match.”
Celta de Vigo
Athletic Club
Outstanding performance
Athletic Club•MidfielderAthletic Club made their set-piece pressure count, turning a string of corner-kick chances into two goals in the space of three minutes through Álex Berenguer and Robert Navarro, and that early cushion effectively settled the contest. Celta dominated the ball at 54% possession and completed more passes, but they managed only 8 shots to Athletic's 17 and just 2 on target, a sign their control never translated into real penetration. Celta boss threw on four substitutes at halftime including Iago Aspas in a bid to spark a comeback, but Athletic's structure held firm and they continued to create the more dangerous moments, racking up 43 dangerous attacks and 5 big chances to Celta's 3. The result drops Celta further into trouble near the relegation zone while Athletic move on with confidence after a professional, clinical away performance built on early ruthlessness.
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Foul committed by Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club.
Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo wins a free kick on the right wing.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Celta Vigo win a corner after Aitor Paredes concedes.
Nico Williams from Athletic Club misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Gorka Guruzeta, who provided a through ball during a fast break.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Carl Starfelt concedes.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Johaneko Louis-Jean comes on for Jesús Areso.
Jesús Areso from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo wins a free kick on the left wing.
Mikel Jauregizar from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Nico Williams from Athletic Club misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, just missing the top left corner. Jesús Areso provided the assist.
Peio Canales from Athletic Club wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Aleix Febas from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club.
Foul committed by Álvaro Núñez of Celta Vigo.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Miguel Román, who provided a cross after a corner.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Nico Williams comes on for Robert Navarro.
Celta Vigo wins a corner after Jesús Areso concedes.
Álvaro Núñez from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club.
Beñat GerenabarrenaYellow CardBeñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Miguel Román from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Javi Rueda concedes.
Jesús Areso from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Álvarez of Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Gorka Guruzeta comes on for Iñaki Williams.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Peio Canales comes on for Oihan Sancet.
Substitution for Athletic Club: Mikel Jauregizar comes on for Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta.
Attempt missed. Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo takes a right-footed shot from over 40 yards on the right wing.
Sergio Carreira from Celta Vigo misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Iago Aspas provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Ionut Radu of Celta Vigo. The assist came from Yuri Berchiche.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Hugo Álvarez from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Robert NavarroYellow CardRobert Navarro of Athletic Club receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Yoel Lago from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Robert Navarro of Athletic Club.
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo commits a handball.
Attempt missed. Carl Starfelt from Celta Vigo heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the left. The cross was assisted by Miguel Román following a corner.
Celta Vigo wins a corner after Beñat Gerenabarrena concedes.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Hugo Álvarez comes on for Williot Swedberg.
Attempt missed. Oihan Sancet of Athletic Club shoots with his right foot from the center of the box, but it's too high. He was assisted by Jesús Areso, who provided the cross.
Williot Swedberg's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Celta Vigo is blocked.
Attempt saved. Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Yuri BerchicheYellow CardYuri Berchiche from Athletic Club receives a yellow card for a foul.
Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Javi Rueda comes on for Javi Rodríguez.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Yoel Lago comes on for Abdoulaye Faye.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Miguel Román comes on for Ilaix Moriba.
The second half begins with the score at Celta Vigo 0, Athletic Club 2.
Substitution for Celta Vigo: Iago Aspas comes on for Hugo González.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with Celta Vigo trailing Athletic Club 0-2.
Attempt saved. Robert Navarro's right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the top right corner by Ionut Radu. The assist comes from Alex Berenguer.
Athletic Club wins a corner, conceded by Ionut Radu.
Williot Swedberg of Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Hugo González from Celta Vigo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alex Berenguer of Athletic Club.
Hugo González from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Celta Vigo wins a corner after Aymeric Laporte concedes.
Attempt saved. Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Aitor Paredes from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo wins a free kick on the left wing.
Aleix Febas from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club commits a handball.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Abdoulaye Faye from Celta Vigo commits a foul.
Robert Navarro from Athletic Club wins a free kick on the right wing.
Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Ilaix Moriba concedes.
Athletic Club wins a corner, conceded by Ionut Radu.
Attempt missed by Alex Berenguer from Athletic Club, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Williot Swedberg of Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Goal! Athletic Club leads 2-0 against Celta Vigo as Robert Navarro scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
assist: Iñaki Williams
Goal! Athletic Club takes the lead 1-0 against Celta Vigo. Alex Berenguer scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club misses an attempt, heading the ball from very close range over the bar. The chance was set up by a cross from Alex Berenguer after a corner.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Ilaix Moriba concedes.
Attempt saved. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Ionut Radu of Celta Vigo. The assist came from Yuri Berchiche.
Athletic Club wins a corner after Ionut Radu concedes.
Attempt saved. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the center of the goal by Ionut Radu from Celta Vigo. The assist came from Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta.
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aitor Paredes from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Álvaro Núñez of Celta Vigo is caught offside.
Attempt saved. Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
Aleix Febas from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
Álvaro Núñez of Celta Vigo is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club commits a handball.
Ferran Jutglà from Celta Vigo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Aitor Paredes commits a foul for Athletic Club.
First half begins.
Two of La Liga's early strugglers collide at Balaídos, with Celta and Athletic Club both searching for their first win of the season. Athletic sit bottom without a point, while Celta look to home comforts to climb out of the relegation zone.
