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Full-time · Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Celta Vigo

La Liga · · Estadio de Vallecas

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Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Celta Vigo — this La Liga match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said little between the sides: Rayo Vallecano 1.32, Celta Vigo 1.28 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo drew 1–1 at Estadio de Vallecas in La Liga on Sunday 21 September. Celta Vigo have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Celta Vigo: Borja Iglesias (49’, assisted by Javi Rueda); Rayo Vallecano: Jorge de Frutos (65’, assisted by Álvaro García).

Discipline

Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain showed two yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Rayo Vallecano: Isi Palazón (40’); Celta Vigo: Javi Rueda (55’).

What it changes

Rayo Vallecano stay 14th after this result (five league matches played). Rayo Vallecano have scored 41 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Rayo Vallecano have conceded 44 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Celta Vigo move down from 14th to 15th (six league matches played). Celta Vigo have scored 53 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Celta Vigo have conceded 48 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Rayo Vallecano are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Celta Vigo are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jorge de Frutos (Rayo Vallecano) 8.1, Javi Rueda (Celta Vigo) 6.1 and Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) 5.8 led the match.

Head-to-head

Rayo Vallecano are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Celta Vigo.

Next up

Rayo Vallecano next travel to Real Sociedad on 8 November 2026.

Celta Vigo next host Levante on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Rayo Vallecano: Real Sociedad v Rayo Vallecano, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Celta Vigo: Celta Vigo v Levante, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Celta Vigo · La Liga
  • Venue: Estadio de Vallecas · Madrid
  • Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Rayo Vallecano 2 · draws 3 · Celta Vigo 1 · 1.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rayo Vallecano 2W 1D 2L · Celta Vigo 0W 4D 1L

Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Celta Vigo (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1
Goals
against 0.75 / 1.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.88 / 6.25
Corners
against 3.25 / 4.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.13 / 4.5
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 3.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.13 / 1.88
Cards
against 1.63 / 2.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.44 yellows
Referee · Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain
22.22 fouls a game
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over 9 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 14 September 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameRayo Vallecano for / againstLineCelta Vigo for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
6.88 for · 3.25 against n 8
9.5standard
6.25 for · 4.5 against n 8
Shots
14.75 for · 10.13 against n 8
19.5standard
13.63 for · 9.75 against n 8
Shots on target
5.13 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
4.5 for · 3.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
12 for · 11.25 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 13.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2.63 against n 8

Referee: Victor Garcia Verdura, Spain — 3.44 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.22 fouls over 9 matches.

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Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano Goalkeeper

Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Batalla690540 min142.3 /9050.8 /9000 /90
Rayo Vallecano — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Batalla n 890
2.66/4

Rayo Vallecano Defensive

Rayo Vallecano — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
F. Lejeune687524 min81.4 /9061 /9010.2 /90295 /90101.7 /9000 /90
A. Rațiu490360 min71.8 /9051.3 /9010.3 /90184.5 /9030.8 /9010.3 /90
Pep Chavarría488352 min51.3 /9071.8 /9030.8 /90205.1 /9051.3 /9020.5 /90
J. Vertrouwd387260 min41.4 /9041.4 /9010.3 /9072.4 /9031 /9000 /90
Luiz Felipe370211 min41.7 /9041.7 /9010.4 /9062.6 /9020.9 /9010.4 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
F. Lejeune n 888
1.57/3
0.11/0
—
Isi Palazón n 872.5
0.84/1
2.38/5
—
Álvaro García n 863.6
0.53/0
0.42/0
Hugo Sotelo
Jorge de Frutos n 870.4
2.66/5
1.45/4
Hugo Sotelo
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Rayo Vallecano — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Lejeune n 888
1.25/3
Isi Palazón n 872.5
0.32/0
Álvaro García n 863.6
1.25/1
Jorge de Frutos n 870.4
0.63/1
Unai López n 861.9
2.56/5
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Rayo Vallecano Attacking

Rayo Vallecano — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Jorge de Frutos664386 min20.5 /9030.7 /9081.9 /9040.9 /9081.9 /9051.2 /90
Pedro Díaz563317 min00 /9000 /9051.4 /9010.3 /9030.9 /9020.6 /90
Sergio Camello368205 min10.4 /9000 /9031.3 /9010.4 /9010.4 /9031.3 /90
R. Nteka261121 min00 /9000 /9010.7 /9000 /9021.5 /9043 /90
Alemão12626 min00 /9000 /9013.5 /9013.5 /9000 /9000 /90
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Rayo Vallecano — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
00/0
F. Lejeune n 888
1.77/5
0.54/0
Isi Palazón n 872.5
1.25/3
0.64/0
Álvaro García n 863.6
1.95/2
1.45/2
Jorge de Frutos n 870.4
2.17/4
16/0
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Rayo Vallecano — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rayo Vallecano before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Batalla n 890
00/0
00/0
F. Lejeune n 888
00/0
0.11/0
Isi Palazón n 872.5
0.32/0
0.32/0
Álvaro García n 863.6
0.73/1
0.21/0
Jorge de Frutos n 870.4
0.53/0
0.52/1
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Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo Goalkeeper

Celta Vigo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
I. Radu590450 min132.6 /9061.2 /9000 /90
Celta Vigo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
I. Radu n 590
2.63/2

Celta Vigo Defensive

Celta Vigo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Javi Rodríguez571353 min102.5 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90174.3 /9051.3 /9010.3 /90
Carlos Domínguez390270 min31 /9020.7 /9020.7 /9082.7 /9041.3 /9010.3 /90
Manu Fernández378233 min62.3 /9010.4 /9000 /90114.2 /9031.2 /9000 /90
Marcos Alonso371212 min31.3 /9031.3 /9010.4 /90135.5 /9031.3 /9010.4 /90
Yoel Lago286172 min42.1 /9010.5 /9031.6 /9073.7 /9021 /9010.5 /90
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Celta Vigo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
I. Radu n 590
00/0
0.41/1
—
I. Moriba n 881.1
1.16/1
1.77/4
—
Hugo Sotelo n 872.8
1.25/2
0.53/0
Jorge de Frutos
Javi Rodríguez n 877.9
1.25/3
0.95/1
—
Iago Aspas n 857.6
0.21/0
14/1
—
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Celta Vigo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
I. Moriba n 881.1
47/6
Hugo Sotelo n 872.8
1.96/4
Javi Rodríguez n 877.9
1.96/3
Iago Aspas n 857.6
0.61/1
Borja Iglesias n 841.6
0.31/0
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Celta Vigo Attacking

Celta Vigo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Iago Aspas562311 min00 /9000 /9072 /9030.9 /90113.2 /9041.2 /90
Borja Iglesias533167 min21.1 /9000 /9042.2 /9021.1 /9042.2 /9021.1 /90
Pablo Durán471284 min00 /9000 /9031 /9020.6 /9010.3 /9000 /90
Ferran Jutglà456222 min00 /9000 /9093.6 /9052 /9010.4 /9010.4 /90
Bryan Zaragoza436143 min00 /9000 /9021.3 /9010.6 /9010.6 /9053.1 /90
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Celta Vigo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
I. Radu n 590
00/0
00/0
I. Moriba n 881.1
15/1
0.42/1
Hugo Sotelo n 872.8
0.21/0
0.21/0
Javi Rodríguez n 877.9
0.43/0
0.11/0
Iago Aspas n 857.6
2.16/3
0.82/1
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Celta Vigo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Celta Vigo before kick-off, to 14 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
I. Radu n 590
00/0
00/0
I. Moriba n 881.1
00/0
00/0
Hugo Sotelo n 872.8
00/0
0.21/0
Javi Rodríguez n 877.9
00/0
00/0
Iago Aspas n 857.6
0.21/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Rayo VallecanoCelta Vigo
59%Possession41%
1.08Expected goals (xG)0.81
15Shots9
5Shots on target5
8Shots off target1
2Blocked shots3
8Shots inside the box6
5Corners7
1Offsides0
8Fouls10
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
4Saves4
533Passes370
86%Pass accuracy80%

Rayo Vallecano Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Batalla9000000007.9
A. Rațiu9000100007.2
F. Lejeune9000101107.2
P. Ciss9000001007
Óscar Valentín9000000507.2
Álvaro García9001221107.3
Jorge de Frutos8910322208.2
Pedro Díaz8900201006.2
Isi Palazón68001010Y6.2
A. Espino6000001005.6
Sergio Camello6000103106.9
Pep Chavarría sub3000000007
Alemão sub3000110006.2
I. Balliu sub2200000107.3
Unai López sub10010000–
Samu Becerra sub10000000–

Celta Vigo Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
I. Radu9000000006.9
Manu Fernández9000100006.7
Yoel Lago9000001206.3
Fran Beltrán9000001106.7
Sergio Carreira9000001006.3
Borja Iglesias9010221007.3
M. Ristić7900001106.7
Bryan Zaragoza7900220206.6
Hugo Sotelo7100000107.2
Javi Rueda60010023Y7
Hugo Álvarez6000001206.7
Óscar Mingueza sub3000001006.5
Pablo Durán sub3000000106.7
I. Moriba sub1900000006.7
C. Starfelt sub1100000006.6
Ferran Jutglà sub1100110006.5

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Rayo Vallecano v Celta Vigo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Rayo VallecanoWLWDL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Celta VigoLDDDD
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Rayo Vallecano 2 · 3 draws · Celta Vigo 1 · 1.5 goals/game
  • 2025-05-18 Celta Vigo 1–2 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2025-01-10 Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Celta Vigo
  • 2024-03-31 Celta Vigo 0–0 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2023-12-11 Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo
  • 2023-03-11 Celta Vigo 3–0 Rayo Vallecano
  • 2022-11-10 Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Celta Vigo
League standing · 2025/26
Rayo Vallecano#8 pos50 pts38 pl-3 GD
Celta Vigo#6 pos54 pts38 pl+5 GD
Goals per game
Rayo Vallecano scored1.08
Celta Vigo scored1.39
Rayo Vallecano conceded1.16
Celta Vigo conceded1.26

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Rayo Vallecano 1.32 xG from 15 shots, Celta Vigo 1.28 from 9. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Borja Iglesias 8' · 0.62 xGJorge De Frutos 82' · 0.40 xGFerrán Jutglà 88' · 0.10 xGPablo Durán 63' · 0.08 xGSergio Camello 46' · 0.06 xGÁlvaro García 66' · 0.06 xGFlorian Lejeune 43' · 0.04 xGBryan Zaragoza 60' · 0.04 xGJorge De Frutos 46' · 0.04 xGFran Beltrán 10' · 0.04 xGFlorian Lejeune 4' · 0.04 xGAlemão 74' · 0.04 xGÁlvaro García 46' · 0.03 xGBryan Zaragoza 48' · 0.03 xGManuel Fernández 17' · 0.02 xGPedro Díaz 15' · 0.02 xGUnai López 95' · 0.02 xGPedro Díaz 53' · 0.02 xGMihailo Ristic 32' · 0.02 xGFlorian Lejeune 20' · 0.01 xGAndrei Ratiu 44' · 0.01 xGIsi Palazón 47' · 0.01 xGJorge De Frutos 64' · 0.50 xG · goalBorja Iglesias 48' · 0.34 xG · goal
Rayo Vallecano (attacking right)Celta Vigo (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Rayo Vallecano1511.32
Celta Vigo911.28

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Celta Vigo led on xG, 0.70 to 0.13. At full time, xG was level: Rayo Vallecano 1.32, Celta Vigo 1.28. The widest gap was 0.89 xG to Celta Vigo, in the 63rd minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
1.30.700′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Celta Vigo 48 minGoal - Rayo Vallecano 64 min
Rayo Vallecano 1.32 xGCelta Vigo 1.28 xGdots = goals · 24 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
In their last 6 meetings, Rayo Vallecano won 2, Celta Vigo won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo?
Recent form — Rayo Vallecano 2W 1D 2L; Celta Vigo 0W 4D 1L.

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