Celta de Vigo 2-0 Athletic Club: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Celta de Vigo 2-0 Athletic Club in the La Liga on Sunday, 14 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Celta de Vigo secured a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in La Liga. The first half ended goalless, with both sides sharing possession evenly but failing to create clear chances, as Athletic Club earned more corners without converting them. Celta de Vigo’s recent form, including wins over Real Madrid and Deportivo Alavés, seemed to build their confidence going into the break.

The second half started brightly for Celta, with Williot Swedberg scoring in the 48th minute, assisted by Javi Rueda, to break the deadlock. J. El Abdellaoui added a second in the 55th minute, extending the lead after coming on as a substitute at half-time. Athletic Club, coming off a mixed run with a win against Atlético Madrid but losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona, pushed back but missed a penalty in the 65th minute, sealing their defeat.

Possession was evenly split at 50% each, showing neither team dominated the ball, though Athletic Club looked more threatening from set pieces with four corners compared to Celta de Vigo’s one. Celta de Vigo edged successful dribbles at 50 to Athletic Club’s 36, which helped them transition quickly and create the goals, while assists stood at one for Celta and none for Athletic Club, underlining the hosts’ sharper finishing. Cards were close, with Celta picking up three yellows and Athletic Club two, reflecting a competitive but not overly heated encounter.

Substitutions saw both teams use all five available, with Celta de Vigo making changes like J. El Abdellaoui replacing Ferran Jutglà at 46 minutes, which proved impactful, and Athletic Club bringing on Iñaki Williams for Álex Berenguer at the same time. Athletic Club took one penalty but failed to score it, adding to their frustration in a game where injury-time goals were absent.

The match turned decisively in the second half when Williot Swedberg opened the scoring in the 48th minute with an assist from Javi Rueda, giving Celta de Vigo the lead after a tight first period. J. El Abdellaoui, who had replaced Ferran Jutglà at half-time, doubled the advantage in the 55th minute, capitalising on Celta’s improved momentum. Later substitutions, such as Sergio Carreira for Javi Rueda and Ilaix Moriba for Hugo Sotelo at 61 minutes, helped Celta maintain control.

Athletic Club’s big chance came in the 65th minute with a missed penalty by Nico Williams after a VAR check in the 64th minute involving Iñaki Williams, which shifted momentum back to Celta. Yellow cards added tension, including one for Iñaki Williams in the 66th minute following the penalty miss, and further changes like Nico Serrano replacing Nico Williams at 76 minutes failed to spark a comeback.

Celta de Vigo lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, allowing them to balance defensive solidity with attacking width, where partnerships like Javi Rueda assisting Williot Swedberg proved effective in breaking down Athletic Club. Key contributors included Williot Swedberg in attack and J. El Abdellaoui, who made an impact after replacing Ferran Jutglà early in the second half. Players such as Iago Aspas added experience before making way for Hugo Álvarez late on.

Athletic Club deployed a 4-2-3-1 setup, focusing on midfield control and wide threats, with players like Nico Williams involved in key attacking moments before being replaced by Nico Serrano. The formation aimed to exploit transitions, as seen in attempts by Iñaki Williams, who came on for Álex Berenguer at half-time. Defensive adjustments included Adama Boiro replacing Yuri Berchiche early in the second half to shore up the backline.

Williot Swedberg earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his pivotal role in Celta de Vigo’s win, scoring one goal in the 48th minute without recording assists, big chances created, or key passes. His contribution stood out in a balanced game, helping shift the momentum early in the second half and building on Celta’s recent strong form.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Athletic Club (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Real Madrid (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Espanyol (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)
• Loss: 2-4 vs FC Barcelona (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Celta de Vigo (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Atlético Madrid (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Levante (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs FC Barcelona (A)

Celta de Vigo have just claimed a 2-0 win over Athletic Club, boosting their position to eighth in La Liga on 22 points after a run that includes back-to-back victories against Real Madrid and now Athletic Club, despite earlier losses to Espanyol and Barcelona. This result keeps them in the hunt for European spots as they look to build momentum. Their next match is against Albacete on 2025-12-17 at 18:00, where the opposition’s details are yet to be confirmed, offering a chance to extend their positive streak.

Athletic Club have just suffered a 0-2 defeat to Celta de Vigo, leaving them seventh in La Liga on 23 points following a patchy spell with a win over Atlético Madrid but heavy losses to Real Madrid and Barcelona. The setback highlights the need to regain consistency to maintain their upper-table push. They face Ourense CF next on 2025-12-18 at 18:00, with the opposition’s standing still to be confirmed, providing an opportunity to bounce back quickly.

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