Celta Vigo were more clinical in front of goal
Celta Vigo converted 2 of 7 shots on target. Mallorca converted 0 from 0.
Minute 90 changed the game
I. Aspas's goal at 90' proved to be the decisive moment.
Celta Vigo made better use of the ball
Celta Vigo had 57% possession and generated 20 shots. Mallorca had 43% and created 1.
Celta Vigo defence held firm
Celta Vigo faced 1 shots and conceded only 0. Defensive efficiency: 100%.
Celta Vigo Outclass Mallorca with Dominant Performance In a one-sided affair, Celta Vigo comfortably defeated Mallorca 2-0 at home. The hosts completely dominated the game, registering 20 total shots compared to just 1 for the visitors. Celta Vigo had 57% possession and completed 450 accurate passes at an 86% success rate, highlighting their control of the tempo.
Veteran striker Iago Aspas was the hero for Celta Vigo, scoring both goals. His first came from the penalty spot in the 85th minute, after Mallorca's defense was caught out of position. Aspas then added a second in stoppage time, latching onto a through ball from William Swedberg to slot home.
Tactically, Celta Vigo's relentless pressing overwhelmed Mallorca. The home side won the ball high up the pitch on numerous occasions, leading to 12 shots inside the box compared to just 1 for the visitors. Mallorca's midfield duo of Omar Mascarell and Toni Lato struggled to cope, picking up yellow cards as they were constantly harried.
In contrast, Mallorca's game plan seemed to solely rely on defending deep and hoping to hit Celta Vigo on the counter. However, the away side managed just 0 shots on target, highlighting their toothless attack. Striker Vedat Muriqi was largely isolated and unable to impose himself on the game, registering 0 shots.
Celta Vigo defeated Mallorca 2–0 at the stadium in La Liga Regular Season - 25. I. Aspas (85'), I. Aspas (90') scored.