Overview
- The match finished 1-1 at Balaídos on 31 August after Celta equalized deep into added time.
- Villarreal had led from the 53rd minute through Nicolas Pepé after a move set up by Etta Eyong.
- Local reports disagree on the scorer of Celta’s late goal, with Mediotiempo crediting Ferran Jutgla and Faro de Vigo attributing it to Borja Iglesias.
- Claudio Giráldez’s side remain winless with three draws and one defeat and retain a game in hand due to an advanced fixture against Real Betis.
- Marcelino’s team missed a chance to go top of LaLiga and continued a poor run in Vigo, where they have not won since 2021.