Overview
- Borja Iglesias opened from the spot late in the first half and doubled the lead shortly after the restart following a slick team move.
- Valencia controlled long stretches with a three‑center‑back setup yet created few clear chances in another ineffective road display.
- Joseph Aidoo conceded an early penalty that Pepelu struck off the post before the midfielder later pulled a goal back for 2-1.
- Jones El‑Abdellaoui punished a Diakhaby error for Celta’s third, and Hugo Álvarez sealed the scoreline in stoppage time.
- Williot Swedberg departed injured for Celta, and Valencia lost goalkeeper Agirrezabala late, leading Pepelu to finish the match in goal.