In an eagerly anticipated clash on September 15, 2024, RC Celta faced off against Real Valladolid CF in LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 5 at the Balaídos Stadium. With both teams eager to secure vital points, the game promised excitement for the 21,670 fans in attendance. RC Celta, playing at home, looked to build momentum, while Real Valladolid aimed to push further up the table.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Head-to-Head
Historically, encounters between RC Celta and Real Valladolid CF have always been thrilling. Both teams, with rich histories in Spanish football, have often produced competitive and closely contested matches. Coming into this game, RC Celta had a slight edge in form, having put in solid performances in previous matches. Real Valladolid, on the other hand, were hungry for a win to stabilize their season after some inconsistent results.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Lineups and Substitutes
Here is the RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF lineups today (Sep 15, 2024)
RC Celta Starting XI:
- GK: Vicente Guaita
- DF: Hugo Álvarez, Carl Starfelt, Javier Rodríguez, Lucas Rosa
- MF: Iago Aspas, Fran Beltrán, Williot Swedberg, Hugo Sotelo
- FW: Borja Iglesias, Tasos Douvikas
Substitutes:
- Joseph Aidoo (for Javier Rodríguez – 89′)
- Marcos Alonso (for Jailson – 75′)
- Damian Rodríguez (for Hugo Sotelo – 69′)
- Tasos Douvikas (for Borja Iglesias – 68′)
Real Valladolid CF Starting XI:
- GK: Karl Hein
- DF: Lucas Rosa, Mario Martín, Selim Amallah, Stanko Jurić
- MF: Amath Ndiaye, Víctor Meseguer, Juanmi Latasa, Kike Pérez
- FW: Hugo Alvarez, Raúl Moro
Substitutes:
- Ivan Sánchez (for Chuki – 45′)
- Raúl Moro (for Amath Ndiaye – 45′)
- Kenedy (for Selim Amallah – 85′)
- Stanko Jurić (for Eray Cömert – 64′)
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF First Half: Dominance from RC Celta
RC Celta began the game with intent, taking control of possession and dictating the pace of the match. The opening goal came early in the 21st minute, with Hugo Álvarez heading in a well-placed cross to give the hosts the lead.
Real Valladolid struggled to respond, and in the 34th minute, Borja Iglesias doubled Celta’s advantage with a close-range header, leaving Valladolid’s defense stunned. Celta continued to dominate proceedings, with Iago Aspas and Hugo Sotelo pulling the strings in midfield. The first half ended with RC Celta 2-0 up, and Real Valladolid needed to regroup quickly.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Second Half: A Fightback and a Decisive Third Goal
The second half saw Real Valladolid make early changes, bringing on Raúl Moro and Ivan Sánchez to add fresh energy. The substitutions seemed to work as Raúl Moro pulled a goal back for Valladolid in the 49th minute, placing a powerful shot into the bottom corner.
The game became more competitive, with both teams pushing forward. As the clock ticked, the tension grew. In the 85th minute, Valladolid thought they had equalized, but a goal by Javier Rodríguez was disallowed after a VAR review for offside. With the momentum shifting, RC Celta sealed the game in stoppage time when Tasos Douvikas scored the final goal in the 90th+1 minute after a brilliant through ball from Iago Aspas. The match ended 3-1 in favor of RC Celta.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Stats
| RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Stats | RC Celta | Real Valladolid CF |
| Possession | 54.00% | 46.00% |
| Shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Passes | 484 | 406 |
| Passing Accuracy | 86.57% | 84.73% |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Throw-ins | 26 | 17 |
| Recoveries | 52 | 53 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Timeline
- 21′ – GOAL! Hugo Álvarez (RC Celta) heads in a cross, 1-0.
- 34′ – GOAL! Borja Iglesias (RC Celta) scores with a header, 2-0.
- 45′ – Yellow card for Chuki (Real Valladolid).
- 49′ – GOAL! Raúl Moro (Real Valladolid) scores with a powerful strike, 2-1.
- 68′ – Substitution: Douvikas replaces Borja Iglesias (RC Celta).
- 85′ – Goal disallowed for RC Celta due to offside after VAR review.
- 90’+1 – GOAL! Tasos Douvikas (RC Celta) finishes a through ball from Iago Aspas, 3-1.
- 90’+7 – Full-time: RC Celta 3-1 Real Valladolid CF.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Impact on the Table
With this win, RC Celta climbed further up the LaLiga table, now comfortably sitting in the top half, while Real Valladolid CF found themselves slipping further down, intensifying the pressure on the team to improve in upcoming matches.
RC Celta vs Real Valladolid CF Man of the Match
The standout player was Tasos Douvikas, whose late goal sealed the victory for RC Celta. His impactful substitution and clinical finish earned him the Man of the Match award.
RC Celta’s victory over Real Valladolid CF at Balaídos was a commanding performance, with their dominance in possession and tactical discipline proving decisive. Real Valladolid’s brief fightback in the second half wasn’t enough to overturn the early goals by Hugo Álvarez and Borja Iglesias. The final goal from Tasos Douvikas added the finishing touch to a well-deserved 3-1 victory for RC Celta, keeping their hopes alive in LaLiga EA Sports.
