Celta Vigo triumphed 5-0 over Racing Santander at Balaidos.

The LaLiga encounter between Celta Vigo and Racing Santander unfolded on 19 September 2026 at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo. Both sides entered the match with the aim of securing three points, but the home side quickly imposed their intent in front of their supporters.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Hugo González stepped up to convert a penalty, striking the bottom left corner with his right foot to give Celta Vigo a 1-0 lead. The advantage was doubled before the break when Ilaix Moriba unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Miguel Román, to make it 2-0 at the 43rd minute.

Just after the interval, the referee cautioned Celta Vigo’s Javi Rueda in first-half injury time for a bad foul, issuing a yellow card in the 45'+3' minute.

The second half saw Racing Santander receive a booking for Yassir Zabiri in the 57th minute, followed by another yellow for Jeanuël Belocian in the 64th minute after a bad foul. Celta Vigo responded by extending their lead in the 69th minute: Miguel Román fired a right-footed shot from outside the area into the bottom left corner, making it 3-0.

The home side’s discipline was also tested, with Yoel Lago booked for a bad foul in the 73rd minute. Racing Santander’s Pablo Ramón was cautioned in the 75th minute for a similar infringement.

Celta Vigo’s attacking momentum continued as Pablo Durán scored in the 78th minute. He received a left-footed finish from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner, set up by a cross from Hugo Álvarez, pushing the score to 4-0.

In the final minutes, Racing Santander’s Sergio Canales was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 90th minute, and Iñigo Vicente received a booking in stoppage time (90'+3'). The home side sealed the victory with a second goal from Pablo Durán in the 90'+2' minute. Hugo Álvarez supplied a through ball after a fast break, and Durán completed the move with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, finalising a 5-0 result.

Standout performers

  • Hugo González opened the scoring from the spot, converting the penalty with composure.
  • Ilaix Moriba added a well-taken strike from distance, demonstrating his shooting range.
  • Miguel Román contributed both an assist for Moriba and a goal of his own, influencing the game on both ends of the pitch.
  • Pablo Durán was the most prolific, netting a brace in the latter stages, each time assisted by Hugo Álvarez.
  • Hugo Álvarez provided the decisive service for Durán’s two goals, showing his creativity from wide areas.

Match facts

  • Final score: Celta Vigo 5-0 Racing Santander
  • Scorers: Hugo González (32' pen), Ilaix Moriba (43' – assist Miguel Román), Miguel Román (69'), Pablo Durán (78', 90'+2' – both assists Hugo Álvarez)
  • Bookings:
    • Celta Vigo – Javi Rueda (45'+3'), Yoel Lago (73')
    • Racing Santander – Yassir Zabiri (57'), Jeanuël Belocian (64'), Pablo Ramón (75'), Sergio Canales (90'), Iñigo Vicente (90'+3')
  • Venue: Balaidos, Vigo

What it means

The comprehensive 5-0 victory gives Celta Vigo three points and a strong statement of attacking intent in this LaLiga fixture, while Racing Santander return home without any points, highlighting the challenges they faced against a dominant Celta side.