Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo – a goalless draw at Mestalla

The LaLiga clash between Valencia and Celta Vigo took place at the historic Mestalla Stadium in Manises on 22 August 2026. Both clubs entered the fixture looking to secure three points, but the match unfolded as a tightly contested encounter that ended without a goal.

How it unfolded

The first half was largely balanced, with each side probing for openings but finding the opposition well organised defensively. Tension rose in the closing stages of the half when, in the 38th minute, Valencia midfielder Justin de Haas was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. Just a minute later, Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski received a second yellow card for a separate infringement, leaving the home side with two cautions on the board before the interval.

The second half began with Celta Vigo seeking to assert themselves, but the match remained cagey. In the 57th minute, Celta Vigo defender Sergio Carreira was booked for a bad foul, marking the visitors’ first caution. Ten minutes later, in the 67th minute, Celta Vigo midfielder Javi Rueda also received a yellow card for a bad foul, adding to the disciplinary tally. The game’s tempo continued to ebb and flow, and in the 80th minute, Celta Vigo defender Andrei Radu was shown a yellow card, completing the list of bookings for the evening. Despite these interruptions, neither side managed to break the deadlock, and the match concluded with the scoreline remaining at 0-0.

Standout performers

No goal scorers or assist providers were recorded in this match, and the defensive solidity of both teams meant that the spotlight remained on the collective effort rather than individual attacking contributions.

Match facts

  • Final score: Valencia 0-0 Celta Vigo
  • Scorers: None
  • Bookings:
    • Justin de Haas (Valencia) – 38' (bad foul)
    • Stole Dimitrievski (Valencia) – 39'
    • Sergio Carreira (Celta Vigo) – 57' (bad foul)
    • Javi Rueda (Celta Vigo) – 67' (bad foul)
    • Andrei Radu (Celta Vigo) – 80'
  • Venue: Mestalla Stadium, Manises

What it means

The draw awards one point to each side, leaving Valencia and Celta Vigo level on points from this LaLiga encounter. Both clubs will look to build on the defensive resilience shown while seeking to add the missing goals in their upcoming fixtures.