Athletic Club ended their winless streak by defeating Celta Vigo at Balaídos.
With quick goals from Berenguer and Navarro, Athletic Club defeated Celta Vigo 0-2 at Estadio Abanca Balaídos in the third round of La Liga, leaving the home team rooted to the bottom of the table.
- 0'The match has started.
Celta Vigo hosts Athletic Club.
- 13'The game was evenly matched in the opening minutes.
In the opening minutes of the match, both teams played cautiously with a balanced ball possession rate of 49% - 51%. The pace of the game remained moderate, with only 0-1 shots created and neither side having a shot on target (0-0).
- 20'A. Berenguer opened the scoring for Athletic Club.
In the 20th minute, receiving a perfect pass from I. Williams,A. BerenguerA precise finish gave Athletic Club a 0-1 lead at Estadio Abanca Balaídos. The early goal provided a significant psychological advantage for the visitors.
- 22'R. Navarro doubled the lead for Athletic Club.
22nd minute,R. NavarroHe scored to double the lead, increasing the score to...0-2For Athletic Club. The visiting team is showing superior sharpness at Estadio Abanca Balaídos, repeatedly scoring against Celta Vigo.
- 25'Athletic Club demonstrated outstanding efficiency.
Despite having a 50% - 50% possession, Athletic Club completely dominated in terms of creating scoring opportunities. The visitors had a clear lead in shots, with a score of 1-6 (1-4 on target), thus maintaining a very favorable position and making it difficult for Celta Vigo to find an equalizer.
- 37'Athletic Club dominated the attacking game.
In the 37th minute, despite the 50%-50% possession, Athletic Club proved to be the sharper and more effective side. The visitors completely dominated in terms of shots, with 1-9 (1-4 on target), and 0-4 corners, maintaining suffocating pressure and securing a 0-2 lead.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Celta Vigo brought I. Aspas on at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Celta Vigo decided to adjust their attack by bringing on...I. Aspascame onto the field as a substitute forH. GonzalezTrailing 0-2 at home at Estadio Abanca Balaídos, the blue-shirted team hoped this change would soon make a difference against Athletic Club.
- 46'Celta Vigo made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
Right at the start of the second half, in the 46th minute,Celta VigoThere was a change of personnel whenJ. Ruedacame onto the field as a substitute.J. RodriguezThe home team needs to create a breakthrough to keep their hopes of turning the tide alive, as they are trailing 0-2.
- 46'Celta Vigo made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Celta Vigo made a substitution.Y. Lagowas brought on as a substitute.A. FayeTrailing 0-2 to Athletic Club, the home team desperately needs a fresh approach to their game in order to have any hope of turning the tide.
- 46'Celta Vigo made a substitution at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Celta Vigo made a personnel change whenM. Romanwas brought onto the field as a substitute forI. MoribaTrailing 0-2, the home team desperately needed some fresh energy to have any hope of turning the tide of the match.
- 48'Y. Berchiche received a yellow card at the start of the second half.
48th minute,Y. BerchicheAthletic Club received a yellow card from the referee after a foul involving a tripping incident. Despite holding a 0-2 lead at Estadio Abanca Balaídos, the visitors still need to keep a cool head to secure the full point.
- 52'Athletic Club maintained their dominant position.
By the 52nd minute, Athletic Club still held the initiative with a possession rate of 43% - 57% against the home team. The visitors' superiority was evident in their overwhelming shooting statistics: 2 - 12 (1 - 6 on target), making it extremely difficult for Celta Vigo to find an equalizer while trailing 0 - 2.
- 57'Celta Vigo brought H. Alvarez onto the field.
In the 57th minute, Celta Vigo made a substitution whenH. Alvarezcame onto the field as a substitute.W. SwedbergTrailing 0-2 and having fewer shots on goal (3 - 12), the home team hoped this adjustment would bring a fresh impetus to their attack.
- 61'R. Navarro received a yellow card after a foul.
In the 61st minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.R. NavarroAthletic Club were involved in a foul for pulling an opponent. Despite having a significant lead, they were still ahead.0-2The visiting team received additional yellow cards, which dampened Celta Vigo's attacking momentum.
- 65'Athletic Club gives I. Williams a rest.
In the 65th minute, Athletic Club made a change in their attacking line-up whenG. Guruzetawas brought on as a substitute.I. WilliamsHolding a 0-2 lead away from home, the Basque team has more options to renew their pressure in order to maintain a safe position.
- 65'Athletic Club revamped their midfield while leading 0-2.
65th minute,Athletic ClubMake personnel adjustments in the midfield whenM. Jauregizarwas brought onto the field as a substitute forI. Ruiz de GalarretaHolding a 0-2 lead, the away team will likely want to increase the pressure and maintain mobility in the midfield.
- 65'Athletic Club makes a substitution, P. Canales replaces O. Sancet.
In the 65th minute, Athletic Club made a substitution whenP. Canaleswas brought onto the field as a substitute forO. SansetWith a 0-2 lead, the away team may be looking to boost their midfield to maintain control for the remainder of the match.
- 65'Athletic Club maintained their dominant position.
By the 65th minute, despite the equal possession time...50% - 50%Athletic Club still showed complete superiority in terms of sharpness, leading 0-2. The visitors continuously bombarded the opponent's goal with an overwhelming number of shots.5 - 14(hit the target)2 - 7) along with corner kick ratio2 - 5This forced Celta Vigo to struggle to defend themselves.
- 71'B. Gerenabarrena received a yellow card in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.B. GerenabarrenaOn Athletic Club's side, this was the visitors' third yellow card of the second half as they tried to maintain their 0-2 lead against pressure from Celta Vigo.
- 74'Athletic Club brings N. Williams onto the field.
In the 74th minute, Athletic Club made a substitution whenN. Williamswas brought onto the field as a substitute forR. NavarroThe away team held onto their 0-2 lead and decided to substitute Navarro – who had already received a yellow card – to ensure a safer game for the remainder of the match.
- 77'Athletic Club maintained their dominance.
In the 77th minute, Athletic Club still held the initiative and proved far more effective in their attacks, despite the balanced possession.50% - 50%The visiting team completely dominated in terms of pressure and the number of shots on goal.8 - 14together2 - 7The shot was on target, making it very difficult for Celta Vigo to find an equalizer.
- 86'Athletic Club made a last-minute personnel change.
In the 86th minute, Athletic Club scored.J. Louis-Jeancame onto the field as a substitute forJ. AresoThe visiting team is actively refreshing its lineup in an attempt to maintain its 2-0 lead at Estadio Abanca Balaídos as the match enters its final minutes.
- 90'Athletic Club maintained their dominant position.
Entering the 90th minute,Athletic ClubThey remain completely in control of the situation, maintaining their lead.0-2Although Celta Vigo had a slight advantage in ball possession (53% - 47%), the visitors were completely superior in terms of attacking prowess with numerous shots on goal.8-16(hit the target)2-7) together3-7corner kick.
- KTFinal score: Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Club
The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Updated at 04:24 on August 31, 2026
The clash between Celta Vigo and Athletic Club, scheduled for 2:30 AM on August 31st, is a crucial opportunity for both teams to seek positive results. With Celta Vigo closely trailing for European qualification, every point accumulated at this stage is significant in shaping the team's ambitions for the next phase.
The form and league standings of both teams
Celta Vigo enters this match 16th in the league table, currently with 1 point from their last two games. The home team's form includes one draw and one loss, reflecting the difficulties they face in maintaining consistency in the opening rounds.
On the other side of the pitch, Athletic Club is experiencing an even more challenging start, sitting in 20th place in the league table with 0 points. Having suffered two consecutive defeats recently, the Basque team must quickly adjust their playing style if they don't want to be left behind.
Balance across head-to-head matches
The history of confrontations between the two teams shows an extremely balanced and unpredictable scenario. Statistics from the last 5 encounters indicate that each side has won 2 matches, alongside 1 draw.
This evenly matched nature of the game transforms clashes between Celta Vigo and Athletic Club into close contests where even the smallest tactical details on the pitch can decide the outcome. Caution will undoubtedly be paramount for both coaches in order to avoid making mistakes against an opponent they know so well.
Assessing the game situation
With a slightly higher points total and ranking, Celta Vigo has the basis to proactively control the pace of the game in order to seek opportunities to pull ahead. Meanwhile, having yet to earn any points will put Athletic Club in a position where they must concentrate intensely to break their unconvincing run of form, promising a closely contested and tactical match between the two sides.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
