Overview
- Celta de Vigo came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 at Celtic Park on Thursday, Oct. 22, with Javi Rodríguez scoring twice within three minutes to overturn an early second-half deficit.
- Mika Baur put Celtic ahead after a Celta turnover, and coach Claudio Giráldez responded with tactical changes and substitutions that shifted possession and momentum in Celta's favor.
- Hugo Álvarez supplied the set-piece assist for the equaliser and played a key creative role alongside Iago Aspas as Celta increased its attacking control.
- The result gives Celta its first three Europa League points, relieves immediate pressure after two opening defeats, and highlights Javi Rodríguez's growing confidence following his recent renewal.
- Celta still faces squad depth issues because of multiple injuries, but the win — backed by about 3,000 traveling fans — offers a timely boost and a clearer path to rebuild their group-stage hopes.