Starfelt’s own goal gives Atlético de Madrid early lead against Celta de Vigo Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Atlético de Madrid took the lead against Celta de Vigo after an own goal by defender Carl Starfelt. The match is taking place at Balaídos Stadium in Vigo, during the eighth round of La Liga 2025/26, starting at 4:00 PM on Sunday. The mistake occurred at the 6-minute mark of the first half when Starfelt deflected the ball into his own net during an attacking move by the visitors.
The game remains ongoing in the first half, with Atlético pressing and Celta attempting to respond. Before the goal, Celta’s striker Borja Iglesias shot wide at the 1-minute mark, in one of the match’s early chances.
The ball started rolling on time, with Celta adopting a 3-4-2-1 formation under coach Claudio Giráldez and Atlético in a 4-4-2 setup led by Diego Simeone.
Key moments timeline
- 00′: First half begins with the ball rolling at Balaídos.
- 01′: Borja Iglesias shoots from outside the box, but the ball goes wide.
- 06′: Carl Starfelt’s own goal gives Atlético de Madrid a 1-0 lead.
- The match continues with balanced possession in the opening minutes.
Starting lineups
Celta de Vigo fielded Ionut Radu in goal, with a defense of Javi Rodríguez, Starfelt, and Marcos Alonso. The midfield includes Carreira, Beltrán, and Damián Rodríguez, with Mingueza on the wing, and the attack features Jutglà, Swedberg, and Iglesias.
Atlético de Madrid chose Oblak in goal, with Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, and Hancko in defense. Koke and Barrios anchor the midfield, with Simeone, Nico González, Griezmann, and Julián Álvarez in the attacking roles.
These selections reflect Celta’s defensive approach, aiming for their first win of the season, and Atlético’s offensive strategy, coming off a strong run.
Team performance
Atlético arrives with 12 points, sitting ninth in La Liga. The team is on a three-game winning streak, including a high-scoring Champions League match.
Celta de Vigo is in 19th place with 5 points, winless this season. The Galicians have drawn five matches and lost two, averaging 5.6 shots per game.
Match statistics
Early game stats
Atlético holds 68% possession, compared to Celta’s 32%. The visitors completed 51 passes to Celta’s 23, with 86% and 87% accuracy, respectively.
In attack, Celta recorded one shot, which went wide, while Atlético has yet to attempt a shot. No corners or offsides have been recorded by the 11-minute mark.
Neither team’s defense has made saves, and no fouls or cards have been issued.
These numbers highlight Atlético’s early dominance, as they aim to extend their lead.
Atlético averages 6.9 shots and corners per game, surpassing Celta’s 5.6 and 6.1. The visitors receive more yellow cards, averaging 2.3 per match compared to Celta’s 1.7, with no recent red cards for Celta and one for Atlético.
Celta averages 0.86 goals per game this season, while Atlético shows greater offensive efficiency. These metrics underscore the visitors’ pressure at Balaídos.
