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Villarreal 2-1 Celta Vigo: Early Penalty and Pepe Goal Secure Win
By Joey · 27 Apr 2026
TL;DR — Villarreal beat Celta Vigo 2-1 thanks to an early penalty and a goal from Pepe. Read the full match result and highlights from La Liga action.
Villarreal defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 at Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga on April 26, 2026. G. Moreno opened the scoring with a penalty in the 2nd minute, and N. Pepe doubled the lead in the 29th minute. Borja Iglesias converted a penalty for Celta Vigo in the 73rd minute, but Villarreal held on for the win. Villarreal remain third in the standings with 65 points, while Celta Vigo stay seventh with 44 points.
Key Takeaways
- Villarreal won 2-1 against Celta Vigo at home.
- G. Moreno scored a penalty in the 2nd minute.
- N. Pepe made it 2-0 in the 29th minute.
- Borja Iglesias scored a penalty for Celta Vigo in the 73rd minute.
First Half
Villarreal took the lead in the 2nd minute when G. Moreno scored from the penalty spot. Celta Vigo's Marcos Alonso received a yellow card in the 14th minute. Alfonso Pedraza was booked for Villarreal in the 18th minute. In the 29th minute, N. Pepe scored a normal goal assisted by A. Pedraza to make it 2-0. Celta Vigo's Ionuț Radu was shown a yellow card in the 29th minute. Nicolas Pépé received a yellow card for Villarreal in the 42nd minute. In first-half stoppage time (45+3), Celta Vigo's Pablo Durán was booked. Villarreal led 2-0 at halftime.
Second Half
Celta Vigo made a substitution at the start of the second half, with P. Duran replacing F. Jutgla. Villarreal's Pape Gueye received a yellow card in the 70th minute. In the 73rd minute, Borja Iglesias scored a penalty for Celta Vigo, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Iglesias was then booked in the 74th minute. Both teams made multiple substitutions in the 76th and 78th minutes. Celta Vigo's Ilaix Moriba received a yellow card in the 90th minute. Villarreal made a final substitution in the 90+2 minute. The match ended 2-1.
Key Players
G. Moreno scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 2nd minute, giving Villarreal an early lead. N. Pepe scored the second goal in the 29th minute, assisted by Alfonso Pedraza, and also received a yellow card. Borja Iglesias scored Celta Vigo's only goal from a penalty in the 73rd minute and was booked shortly after.
What This Means for the Table
Villarreal remain third in La Liga with 65 points from 33 matches (20 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses) and a goal difference of +21. Their recent form is WDWLW. Celta Vigo stay seventh with 44 points (11 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses) and a goal difference of +2. Their form is LLLWL.
What Comes Next
Villarreal's next fixture is at home against Levante in La Liga Regular Season - 34 on May 2, 2026. Celta Vigo will host Elche in La Liga Regular Season - 34 on May 3, 2026 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.
FAQ
What was the final score of Villarreal vs Celta Vigo?
Villarreal won 2-1 against Celta Vigo.
Who scored for Villarreal?
G. Moreno scored a penalty in the 2nd minute, and N. Pepe scored in the 29th minute.
Who scored for Celta Vigo?
Borja Iglesias scored a penalty in the 73rd minute.