LaLiga 26/27 · Round 9 · SUN, OCT 18
RC Celta de Vigo vs Deportivo Alaves match report: Celta edge past Alaves
RC Celta de Vigo took the points at home to Deportivo Alaves, with the match decided by two second-half goals.
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Result
The final score was 2-1 to RC Celta de Vigo. The match was goalless at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Ferran Jutgla opened the scoring in the 53rd minute, assisted by Javi Rodriguez. The goal takes Ferran Jutgla to 2 LaLiga goals for RC Celta de Vigo this season. Javi Rodriguez added a second in the 71st minute, assisted by Iago Aspas. This was Javi Rodriguez's first LaLiga goal for RC Celta de Vigo this season. Hugo Novoa pulled one back for Deportivo Alaves in the 87th minute, assisted by Mariano Diaz.
Match flow
Deportivo Alaves were on top for most of the first half. Deportivo Alaves were on top for most of the second half. Deportivo Alaves were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Deportivo Alaves had the better of the shooting numbers, with 9 shots on target to RC Celta de Vigo's 3. RC Celta de Vigo's goalkeeper made 8 saves, while Deportivo Alaves' made 1. Deportivo Alaves also had more corners, 4 to RC Celta de Vigo's 0.
Discipline
Both sides received one yellow card each. There were no red cards. The match official was Jose Luis Munuera Montero.
Streaks
RC Celta de Vigo are now unbeaten in 6 LaLiga matches this season. Deportivo Alaves are now without a win in 5 LaLiga matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made RC Celta de Vigo the favourites, at an implied 45%; RC Celta de Vigo won the match.
What it means
RC Celta de Vigo are now 8th in the table with 11 points and a goal difference of 3. Deportivo Alaves are 7th with 11 points and a goal difference of 3.
Verdict
RC Celta de Vigo took the win despite Deportivo Alaves having the better of the match flow and key stats. The home side's two second-half goals proved decisive. The result moves RC Celta de Vigo above Deportivo Alaves in the table.