Celta Vigo vs Alaves Result
La Liga · Spain
Celta Vigo
Full Time
Alaves
📍 Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo
🗓️ Sunday, 22 Mar 2026 at 15:15
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CERTIFIED WPredicted
2 - 0
Actual
3 - 4
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Alaves Stun Celta Vigo in Seven-Goal Thriller at Balaídos
Alaves produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3 in a pulsating encounter at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. Celta raced into a commanding 3-0 lead inside 37 minutes, only for Alaves to mount an extraordinary turnaround, scoring four unanswered goals—including two in the space of four minutes late on—to snatch all three points. The match was a showcase of attacking football, momentum swings, and defensive frailties from both sides. The hosts looked to be cruising after goals in the 19th, 27th, and 37th minutes, but Alaves pulled one back just before halftime to spark belief. The visitors emerged transformed after the break, pressing higher and punishing Celta's lapses, ultimately completing their comeback with a dramatic late double. Both teams ended with two yellow cards apiece in a fiercely contested affair.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo started with intent, exploiting their 3-4-3 formation to overload Alaves' flanks and dominate possession with 56%. Their front three were clinical early on, converting three of their five shots on target before halftime. However, defensive discipline unraveled as the match wore on. Despite creating 12 shots and winning four corners, Celta's inability to manage the game after their early lead proved costly. The midfield lost control after the break, and the back three struggled to contain Alaves' resurgent attack.
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Alaves
Alaves showed immense character and tactical flexibility to recover from a disastrous opening 37 minutes. Despite trailing 3-0 and holding just 44% possession, they remained dangerous, firing 14 shots (six on target) and making the most of their limited set pieces. The turning point was their goal on the stroke of halftime, which galvanized the team. After the break, Alaves pressed higher, forced errors, and capitalized on Celta's nerves, with relentless attacking play yielding three more goals to seal a famous comeback.
Key Players
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Key Moments
19' — Goal
Ferran Jutglà finishes a sweeping Celta move to make it 1-0.
27' — Goal
Borja Iglesias doubles Celta's lead with a well-taken strike.
37' — Goal
Hugo Álvarez adds a third for Celta, seemingly putting the game out of reach.
45' — Goal
Toni Martínez pulls one back for Alaves just before halftime, shifting the momentum.
50' — Goal
Lucas Boyé scores early in the second half to make it 3-2.
74' — Goal
Carles Aleñá levels for Alaves, completing the comeback.
78' — Goal
Pablo Ibáñez fires Alaves ahead for the first time, sealing a stunning turnaround.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Both teams pick up two bookings each in a fiercely contested match.
Tactical Analysis
Celta Vigo's 3-4-3 formation gave them early superiority in wide areas, allowing their wing-backs and front three to combine fluidly and overwhelm Alaves' back four. Their high pressing and quick ball circulation led to three first-half goals. However, after conceding just before halftime, Celta struggled to adapt as Alaves increased their pressing intensity and pushed more bodies forward. Alaves' 4-4-2 shifted dynamically in the second half, with midfielders joining the attack and full-backs pushing higher. Their directness and willingness to commit numbers forward unsettled Celta's back three, which became increasingly exposed. The visitors' tactical bravery, combined with clinical finishing, ultimately turned the tide.
Turning Point
Toni Martínez's goal in the 45th minute gave Alaves hope and changed the entire complexion of the match.
Man of the Match
Carles Aleñá
Pulled the strings in midfield, scored the crucial equalizer, and was central to Alaves' comeback.