Barcelona vs Celta Vigo Highlights and Targets
La Liga
7:30 PMApril 22, 2026
Common Season – 33
Camp Nou
Referee: José Luis Munuera Montero, Spain
Barcelona
Celta Vigo
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1.23
Anticipated targets (xG)
1.33
Passing
665 (94%)
Correct passes
397 (88%)
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13
G
Joan García
2
D
Joao Cancelo
18
D
Gerard Martín
5
D
Pau Cubarsí
23
D
Jules Koundé
8
M
Pedri (C)
M
Eric García
90+2′
6
M
Pablo Gavi
20
M
Dani Olmo
M
Lamine Yamal
40′
7
F
Ferran Torres
13
G
Ionuț Radu
20
D
Marcos Alonso (C)
D
Yoel Lago
59′ Roughing
32
D
Javi Rodríguez
5
M
Sergio Carreira
6
M
Ilaix Moriba
8
M
Fer López
17
M
Javier Rueda
23
F
Hugo Álvarez
18
F
Pablo Durán
9
F
Ferran Jutglà
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League section)
- Promotion – Europa League (League section)
- Promotion – Convention League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Barcelona claimed a slim 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo at Camp Nou, with Lamine Yamal’s penalty within the fortieth minute proving decisive in a tightly contested La Liga conflict.
Barcelona entered the match in commanding kind, sitting atop the La Liga desk with 26 wins from 31 video games. The hosts carried a five-game profitable streak into this encounter. Celta Vigo, in the meantime, occupied sixth place with 44 factors and struggled for consistency, arriving at Camp Nou with out a win of their final two outings.
The opening exchanges noticed Barcelona management possession early, dominating the ball with their typical passing patterns. Celta Vigo remained compact defensively, content material to soak up stress and search alternatives on the counter-attack. Neither aspect created clear-cut possibilities within the first quarter-hour.
Barcelona’s breakthrough arrived within the fortieth minute when Yamal stepped as much as convert a penalty kick. The younger winger confirmed composure from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the fallacious method to give the hosts an important benefit heading into half-time.
The penalty proved to be the match’s solely purpose, regardless of each groups creating alternatives. Barcelona completed the half with 3 pictures heading in the right direction from 10 whole makes an attempt. Celta Vigo matched that shot depend heading in the right direction however managed simply 5 whole makes an attempt.
Barcelona adjusted their method after the interval, trying to defend their lead relatively than lengthen it. The guests pressed increased up the pitch, looking for an equalizer. Yamal’s departure late within the match lowered Barcelona’s attacking risk considerably.
Celta Vigo’s finest likelihood got here after they examined goalkeeper Joan García, who made 3 saves all through the 90 minutes. The away aspect completed with an anticipated targets tally of 1.33, marginally increased than Barcelona’s 1.23, suggesting a aggressive contest.
Yellow playing cards proved sparse. Celta Vigo’s Y. Lago obtained a warning within the 59th minute for a foul. Barcelona’s E. Garcia picked up a reserving within the 90+2nd minute because the match wound down.
Barcelona dominated possession with 61 p.c of the ball, finishing 665 of 710 passes at 94 p.c accuracy. Celta Vigo’s 39 p.c possession mirrored their defensive method, although they maintained a decent 88 p.c go completion fee throughout 453 makes an attempt.
García earned the very best score amongst gamers on show, posting an 8.3 mark for his commanding goalkeeping show. Yamal earned an 8.0 score after his penalty conversion, whereas Pedri and Pau Cubarsí anchored Barcelona’s protection with 7.5 scores every.
This victory extends Barcelona’s lead atop the La Liga standings to 35 factors forward of second place. The hosts stay unbeaten of their present run and proceed their march towards the title. Celta Vigo’s inconsistency persists as they seek for kind of their push for European qualification.
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