Celtic 1-2 Celta Vigo – Celta Vigo win the match.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 22 October 2026 at Celtic Park in Glasgow. The home side Celtic hosted Spanish outfit Celta Vigo in a match that promised an intense battle in front of a partisan crowd.

How it unfolded

The first half remained tightly contested until the 23rd minute when Camilo Durán received a yellow card for Celtic. The booking did not alter the flow, and the teams continued to probe each other’s defenses.

The deadlock was broken shortly after the interval when Mika Baur gave Celtic the lead in the 47th minute. Baur’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box found the bottom left corner, putting the home side ahead 1-0.

Celta Vigo responded swiftly. In the 68th minute Javi Rodríguez headed home from the centre of the box, equalising after a precise cross from Hugo Álvarez following a set-piece situation.

Just three minutes later, Rodríguez completed his brace. In the 71st minute he struck a right-footed shot from outside the area that curled into the bottom right corner, restoring Celta Vigo’s lead at 2-1.

Late in the game Celtic received three further cautions. Liam Scales was booked in the 85th minute for a bad foul, Oliver Sørensen followed with a yellow in the 89th minute for a similar infringement, and Colby Donovan was shown a yellow in stoppage time (90'+2'). No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Celta Vigo holding on for the win.

Standout performers

  • Javi Rodríguez (Celta Vigo) – The Spaniard was the decisive factor, scoring both goals for the visitors, including a crucial header and a long-range effort.
  • Mika Baur (Celtic) – Baur provided Celtic’s only goal, delivering a well-taken finish early in the second half.
  • Hugo Álvarez (Celta Vigo) – His cross from the set-piece that led to Rodríguez’s equaliser was instrumental in shifting the momentum.

Match facts

  • Final score: Celtic 1-2 Celta Vigo
  • Scorers: Mika Baur (47’) – Celtic; Javi Rodríguez (68’, 71’) – Celta Vigo (assist by Hugo Álvarez, 68’)
  • Bookings: Camilo Durán (23’), Liam Scales (85’), Oliver Sørensen (89’), Colby Donovan (90'+2’) – all Celtic players
  • Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow

What it means

Celta Vigo’s 2-1 win secures three points in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while Celtic return home with a defeat that leaves them needing to recover in their upcoming fixtures.