Celta de Vigo 2-4 FC Barcelona: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Celta de Vigo 2-4 FC Barcelona in the La Liga on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Celta de Vigo at Balaídos was a testament to their attacking prowess, extending their winning streak to two games. The result was not surprising given Barcelona’s recent form, having won against Elche and now Celta de Vigo.

Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick was the standout performance, showcasing his lethal finishing and ability to capitalise on opportunities. Celta de Vigo, despite their recent wins against Levante and Osasuna, struggled to contain Barcelona’s offensive onslaught.

Celta de Vigo showed resilience, scoring twice through Sergio Carreira and Borja Iglesias, but their defensive frailties were exposed. The home side’s inability to maintain possession and create more scoring chances was evident, leading to their defeat.

Barcelona’s dominance was clear, with their ability to score at crucial moments, including a penalty and a goal just before half-time, proving decisive. This match highlighted the contrasting forms of both teams, with Barcelona continuing their push for the top while Celta de Vigo face challenges in maintaining consistency.

FC Barcelona’s 61% possession compared to Celta de Vigo’s 39% underlined their control of the game. The visitors’ five corners to Celta’s two further demonstrated their dominance in creating scoring opportunities. Despite Celta de Vigo’s higher successful dribble percentage at 50% against Barcelona’s 32%, it was Barcelona’s efficiency in front of goal that made the difference. The match was also marked by Barcelona’s disciplinary issues, receiving five yellow cards and a red card, contrasting with Celta’s single yellow card.

Celta de Vigo deployed a 3-4-3 formation, with Ionuț Radu in goal and a back three of Manu Fernández, Carl Starfelt, and Marcos Alonso. The midfield was anchored by Hugo Sotelo and Ilaix Moriba, with Sergio Carreira and Ferran Jutglà providing width. Up front, Borja Iglesias and Pablo Durán led the line. Despite the attacking intent, the formation struggled to cope with Barcelona’s fluidity and pressure, contributing to their defeat.

Celta de Vigo deployed a 3-4-3 formation, with Ionuț Radu in goal and a back three of Manu Fernández, Carl Starfelt, and Marcos Alonso. The midfield quartet of Óscar Mingueza, Hugo Sotelo, Ilaix Moriba, and Sergio Carreira provided both defensive solidity and attacking impetus. Up front, Ferran Jutglà, Borja Iglesias, and Pablo Durán aimed to exploit any gaps in Barcelona’s defence. Despite their efforts, the formation struggled to contain Barcelona’s attacking threats, contributing to their defeat.

FC Barcelona lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Wojciech Szczesny between the posts and a backline of Eric García, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsí, and Alejandro Balde. The midfield trio of Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong, and Dani Olmo provided control and creativity, while Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Marcus Rashford formed a potent attacking trio. This setup allowed Barcelona to dominate possession and exploit Celta’s defensive weaknesses, leading to a convincing victory.

Robert Lewandowski was rightfully named Man of the Match for his exceptional performance, scoring a hat-trick that included a crucial penalty and two well-taken goals. His ability to find the net at key moments, with assists from Marcus Rashford, was pivotal in securing the win for Barcelona. Lewandowski’s clinical finishing and impact on the game’s outcome made him the standout player on the pitch.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 2-4 vs FC Barcelona (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Levante (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Osasuna (A)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 4-2 vs Celta de Vigo (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Elche (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Madrid (A)

Currently 13th in the league with 13 points, Celta de Vigo will face Deportivo Alavés, who are 10th with 15 points, on November 22, 2025 at 13:00.

Sitting in 2nd place with 28 points, FC Barcelona’s next challenge is against Athletic Club, who are 7th with 17 points, on November 22, 2025, at 15:15.

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