Valencia and Celta Vigo share the points in a draw at Mestalla.
Valencia drew 0-0 against Celta Vigo at the Estadio de Mestalla in the second round of La Liga, with both teams settling for a draw in a low-scoring match.
- 0'The match has started.
Valencia will host Celta Vigo.
- 27'Valencia had the upper hand in terms of possession in a closely contested match.
For almost half of the first half, Valencia had slightly more possession with 56% - 44%, but the game remained very evenly matched. Both teams had 3 shots on goal, with Celta Vigo having the only shot on target (0 - 1) but were unable to break the 0-0 draw.
- 38'J. De Haas received a yellow card.
In the 38th minute, the referee had to issue a yellow card to the player.J. De HaasValencia committed a foul. The home team's player will need to be more cautious for the remainder of the match at the Estadio de Mestalla.
- 39'Yellow card for S. Dimitrievski of Valencia.
39th minute,S. Dimitrievskibelong toTehranHe received a yellow card from the referee after the foul. This was the second consecutive yellow card the home team at Estadio de Mestalla received within minutes, after J. De Haas was cautioned in the 38th minute.
- 39'Valencia had more possession but were unable to break the deadlock.
In the 39th minute, Valencia had slightly more possession.56% - 44%However, the overall match remained very evenly contested, with the total number of shots on goal divided equally.3 - 3However, Celta Vigo were the team that created more dangerous chances, with a higher number of shots on target.0 - 1, in the context of the two teams still being tied 0-0.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Valencia made a substitution at the start of the second half, Diakhaby came on.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Valencia made a substitution.M. Diakhabywas brought onto the field as a substitute forJ. De HaasThis could be a cautious move by the coaching staff to reinforce the defense and avoid the risk of yellow cards after De Haas received a yellow card in the 38th minute, with the score still 0-0.
- 51'The game was evenly matched at the beginning of the second half.
Entering the 51st minute, the match remained evenly balanced, with neither Valencia nor Celta Vigo making a significant impact. Although the home team had a slight advantage in terms of possession...52% - 48%total number of shots6 - 4Celta Vigo actually had more dangerous opportunities, with a higher number of shots on target.1 - 2.
- 57'S. Carreira received a yellow card after the foul.
In the 57th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.S. CarreiraCelta Vigo committed a foul. The match at Estadio de Mestalla remained 0-0, with increasingly fierce challenges taking place.
- 57'Celta Vigo makes personnel changes with W. Swedberg.
In the 57th minute, Celta Vigo made a substitution whenW. Swedbergwas brought onto the field to replaceH. AlvarezThe away team hopes this adjustment will bring a fresh dynamic to their attack, especially since the match is still tied 0-0.
- 57'Valencia revamps its attack with U. Sadiq.
In the 57th minute, Valencia made a personnel change whenU. Sadiqwas brought onto the field as a substitute forR. SatoWith the match still tied 0-0 at Estadio de Mestalla, the home team hoped this fresh approach would bring about a breakthrough and lift the deadlock.
- 63'The match remained evenly contested after more than an hour of play.
After the 63rd minute, the game remained incredibly balanced with a 0-0 draw. Valencia had a slight advantage in possession (52% - 48%) and total shots (6 - 4), but Celta Vigo created slightly more dangerous opportunities with shots on target (1 - 2).
- 64'Celta Vigo revamps its attack with P. Duran.
In the 64th minute, Celta Vigo decided to refresh their attack whenP. Duranwas brought onto the field as a substitute forF. JutglaThe visiting team hopes this adjustment will help create a breakthrough to break the 0-0 deadlock at Mestalla.
- 64'Celta Vigo revamps its squad in search of a game-changing player.
In the 64th minute, Celta Vigo made their first substitution.J. Ruedawas brought onto the field to replaceJ. El AbdellaouiThe visiting team hopes this adjustment will help improve their attacking performance, given that the score remains 0-0 at Estadio de Mestalla.
- 64'Celta Vigo brought I. Aspas onto the field hoping for a breakthrough.
In the 64th minute, Celta Vigo decided to refresh their lineup by bringing on...I. Aspascame onto the field as a substitute.J. GalanWith the match still tied at 0-0, the away team hoped this change would give their attack a boost.
- 67'J. Rueda of Celta Vigo received a yellow card.
In the 67th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.J. RuedaOn Celta Vigo's side, the match at Estadio de Mestalla remains evenly contested with a 0-0 scoreline as both teams engage in fierce challenges.
- 69'Valencia revamps their wing positions with P. Maffeo.
In the 69th minute, Valencia decided to make a personnel change whenP. Maffeowas brought onto the field as a substitute forJ. GayaThe home team at Estadio de Mestalla hopes this change will inject new energy into the game for the remainder of the second half.
- 69'Valencia strengthens its squad with A. Dieng.
69th minute,TehranMake the substitution on the field when you decide to withdraw.F. UgrinicTake a break and give them a chance.A. DiengIn order to revitalize the playing field at Mestalla.
- 75'Celta Vigo had the edge but were unable to break the deadlock.
Entering the 75th minute, the back-and-forth nature of the game continued with both teams tied at the same score.0-0Celta Vigo, the visiting team, had a slight advantage in ball possession (44% vs 56%) and showed greater sharpness in finishing (6 vs 6, 1 vs 3 on target). However, the defenses of both teams, along with the concentration in goal, are still denying any attempts to score.
- 77'Celta Vigo brought I. Moriba onto the field in an attempt to create a breakthrough.
In the 77th minute, Celta Vigo made a personnel change whenI. Moribawas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. FebasWith the match tied 0-0, the away team hoped this change would make a difference in the final minutes.
- 80'I. Radu received a yellow card for time-wasting.
In the 80th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.I. RaduCelta Vigo were at fault for delaying the match. With the game evenly matched and the score still 0-0 at Estadio de Mestalla, the visiting players began to look for ways to slow down the pace of the game.
- 83'Valencia brought H. Duro onto the field in an attempt to create a breakthrough.
83rd minute,Tehranexercise the right to replace a person whenH. Durowas brought on as a substitute.A. DanjumaThe home team hopes that a fresh impetus in attack can help break the deadlock when the score is still 0-0.
- 87'Celta Vigo pressed hard in the final minutes.
In the 87th minute, both sides were still locked in a fierce battle with the score remaining 0-0. Celta Vigo were slightly more proactive with a possession rate of 44% - 56% and created more shots on target (1 - 3) out of a total of 6 - 6 shots from both teams, but the opening goal still eluded them.
- KTFinal score: Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo
The match ended with a 0-0 draw.
Updated at 02:30 on August 23, 2026
The match between Valencia and Celta Vigo, scheduled for 00:30 on August 23, 2026, at the Estadio de Mestalla, is considered a highly anticipated encounter. With home advantage, Valencia aims to break away and stay close to the European qualification spots, while the visiting team, Celta Vigo, is also determined to secure a favorable result.
Valencia's goal is to catch up with the teams vying for continental cup qualification.
Entering this match, Valencia currently sits 14th in the league table with 0 points. Although the season is only in its early stages, the long-term goal for the team at Estadio de Mestalla remains to maintain their presence and stay close to the European cup qualification spots. A convincing performance at home would provide a significant boost for the road ahead.
The support from the home crowd at Mestalla has always been a strong source of morale for Valencia. To achieve their goal of closing in on the top group, the home team needs to implement a tight defensive style, maximize opportunities to control the game, and exploit weaknesses from their opponents.
The challenge comes from their head-to-head record against Celta Vigo.
On the other side of the pitch, Celta Vigo currently sits in 16th place in the league table with 0 points. Although they are behind the home team in the standings at the moment, Celta Vigo holds a significant advantage in recent head-to-head statistics.
In the last five encounters between the two teams, Celta Vigo has shown superiority, winning three matches, drawing one, and losing only one to Valencia. This dominant head-to-head record gives the visitors great confidence ahead of their trip to the Estadio de Mestalla.
A tight match is underway at Estadio de Mestalla.
Both Valencia and Celta Vigo entered the match with high determination to accumulate their first points in the standings. Valencia had the home advantage and were determined to maintain their pursuit of the top teams, while Celta Vigo possessed confidence from their impressive head-to-head record in the past.
The match promises to be a closely contested affair with high tactical planning from both coaching staffs. The team that makes better use of key opportunities and maintains focus in defense will hold a significant advantage to create a turning point in the 90 minutes of play.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
