Sunday , 16 August 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
RC Celta de Vigo
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sun 4 Jun 2023 · 19:00 UTC Abanca Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 55' Ferran Torres
Y 62' Raphinha
Franco Cervi 81' Y
Renato Tapia 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Abanca Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Escuela Melo (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
5 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
10 Málaga CF 0 0
11 FC Barcelona 0 0
12 Real Madrid CF 0 0
13 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Getafe CF 1 0
23 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
3
10
RC Celta de Vigo 16 games · Avg 3.7 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-04 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 FC Barcelona 2022-10-09 FC Barcelona 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-05-10 FC Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-11-06 RC Celta de Vigo 3–3 FC Barcelona 2021-05-16 FC Barcelona 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jun FC Barcelona H 2–1 W
28 May Cadiz CF A 0–1 L
23 May Girona FC H 1–1 D
20 May Athletic Club A 1–2 L
14 May Valencia CF H 1–2 L
03 May Getafe CF A 0–1 L
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jun RC Celta de Vigo A 1–2 L
28 May RCD Mallorca H 3–0 W
23 May Real Valladolid CF A 1–3 L
20 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–2 L
14 May RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 4–2 W
02 May CA Osasuna H 1–0 W

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo FC Barcelona
#15 Position #11
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 15th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! RC Celta de Vigo welcome FC Barcelona for this crunch clash at Abanca Balaidos.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ferran Torres made 422 appearances and scored 74 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' RC Celta de Vigo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 30' RC Celta de Vigo have won 375 goals from 320 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' RC Celta de Vigo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gabri Veiga makes it 1-0.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Gavira. He replaces Andreas Christensen on 46 minute.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' The referee calls foul for Ferran Torres. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 60' With 0 assists to his name this season, Unai Nunez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Raphinha argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Raphinha is replaced by Ousmane Dembele.
  • 65' What a moment for Gabri Veiga! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' Gabri Veiga has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Vazquez. He replaces Oscar Mingueza on 67 minute.
  • 70' The RC Celta de Vigo bench stirs into life. Luca de la Torre is withdrawn and Renato Tapia gets his opportunity.
  • 72' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Eric Garcia has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Torre to step up.
  • 77' Oscar has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 199 appearances.
  • 78' Another substitution for RC Celta de Vigo to replace Haris Seferovic by Iago Aspas on 78 minute.
  • 79' Brilliant from the ! Ansu Fati makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 79.
  • 81' That is a Yellow card for RC Celta de Vigo. Franco Cervi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 86' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' The referee shows RC Celta de Vigo player a Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Barcelona.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Iago Aspas 6
Lionel Messi 5
Robert Lewandowski 5
Ansu Fati 3
Raphinha 3
Gabri Veiga 3
Borja Iglesias 3
Santi Mina 2

Head to Head

2023-06-04 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 FC Barcelona 2022-10-09 FC Barcelona 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2022-05-10 FC Barcelona 3–1 RC Celta de Vigo 2021-11-06 RC Celta de Vigo 3–3 FC Barcelona 2021-05-16 FC Barcelona 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2023-06-04 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 FC Barcelona W 2023-05-28 Cadiz CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2023-05-23 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Girona FC D 2023-05-20 Athletic Club 2–1 RC Celta de Vigo L 2023-05-14 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Valencia CF L 2023-05-03 Getafe CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L

FC Barcelona Form

2023-06-04 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 FC Barcelona L 2023-05-28 FC Barcelona 3–0 RCD Mallorca W 2023-05-23 Real Valladolid CF 3–1 FC Barcelona L 2023-05-20 FC Barcelona 1–2 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-05-14 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–4 FC Barcelona W 2023-05-02 FC Barcelona 1–0 CA Osasuna W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.92 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + RC Celta de Vigo or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo38% Draw33% FC Barcelona29%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
72%
Draw or FC Barcelona
62%
RC Celta de Vigo or FC Barcelona
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo22% Draw58% FC Barcelona20%
Actual: RC Celta de Vigo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.9%
1 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 21% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
44% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
40% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.