Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Club
The LaLiga encounter took place on 30 August 2026 at the Balaídos in Vigo. Both sides entered the match looking to add points, but the atmosphere turned decisively in favour of the visitors as the game progressed.
How it unfolded
The first decisive moment arrived in the 20th minute when Álex Berenguer opened the scoring for Athletic Club. Receiving a low-driven ball from Iñaki Williams on the left side of the box, Berenguer struck with his right foot, guiding the ball into the bottom right corner to make it 1-0. Just two minutes later, Athletic doubled their lead. Robert Navarro collected a through ball from Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta in the centre of the area and, with a right-footed effort, placed the ball in the bottom right corner, bringing the score to 2-0.
The second half began with Celta Vigo pressing for a response, but Athletic’s defensive discipline held firm. In the 48th minute, Yuri Berchiche was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, the first booking of the match. The warning did not alter the flow of play, and the visitors continued to manage the game effectively.
At the start of the hour, Robert Navarro, who had already contributed a goal, received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 61st minute, marking his second caution of the evening. The match retained its rhythm, with Celta still searching for a breakthrough.
A further yellow card was issued in the 71st minute to Beñat Gerenabarrena for a bad foul, completing the trio of cautions handed to Athletic Club players. No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with the visitors maintaining their two-goal advantage.
Standout performers
Álex Berenguer proved decisive, finding the net in the 20th minute with a well-timed finish from Iñaki Williams’ assist. His movement and composure inside the box set the tone for Athletic’s attack.
Robert Navarro added a second goal just two minutes later, capitalising on a precise through ball from Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta. Navarro’s positioning and finishing were instrumental in sealing the win.
Both Iñaki Williams and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta earned recognition for their creativity, delivering the decisive passes that led to the two goals.
Match facts
- Final score: Celta Vigo 0-2 Athletic Club
- Scorers: Álex Berenguer (20'), Robert Navarro (22')
- Assists: Iñaki Williams (Berenguer), Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Navarro)
- Bookings: Yuri Berchiche (48'), Robert Navarro (61'), Beñat Gerenabarrena (71') – all yellow cards
- Venue: Balaídos, Vigo
What it means
The victory gives Athletic Club three points from the fixture, while Celta Vigo returns home without any, reflecting a clear advantage for the visitors on the day.
