Match Report
Automated reportCelta Vigo defeats Racing Santander 5-0 at municipal de balaídos
By Sporting Telegraph Automated Desk · 2 min read · 20 September 2026
La Liga

Celta Vigo
5

Racing Santander
0

Celta Vigo secured a decisive victory over Racing Santander, winning 5-0 in a La Liga fixture at Municipal de Balaídos. The match, which kicked off at 16:30 UTC, saw Celta Vigo establish a commanding lead before the halftime interval. The home side's performance included a penalty and several goals from open play.
The first significant event of the match arrived in the 32nd minute. Hugo González converted a penalty for Celta Vigo, opening the scoring. This early goal provided the hosts with momentum.
Celta Vigo extended their lead shortly before the break. Ilaix Moriba found the net with a normal goal in the 43rd minute, doubling the advantage. The team had established a solid lead heading into halftime.
The first half also saw a caution issued to a Celta Vigo player. Javier Rueda García received a yellow card in the 45th minute. This was the only booking before the interval.
Second Half Dominance
The second half continued in a similar vein to the first, with Celta Vigo maintaining control. The visitors, Racing Santander, began to accrue yellow cards as the game progressed. Yassir Zabiri was booked in the 57th minute.
Jeanuël Belocian also received a yellow card for Racing Santander in the 64th minute. Celta Vigo then further increased their lead five minutes later. Miguel Roman scored a normal goal in the 69th minute, making the score 3-0.
Another Celta Vigo player was cautioned in the 73rd minute. Yoel Lago received a yellow card as the match entered its final phase. Racing Santander's Pablo Ramon Parra was shown a yellow card in the 75th minute.
Late Goals Secure Large Margin
Celta Vigo continued their attacking play into the closing stages of the match. Pablo Durán Fernández added another goal for the home side in the 78th minute. This further extended Celta Vigo's already significant advantage.
As the match approached its conclusion, further cards were issued to Racing Santander players. Sergio Canales received a yellow card in the 90th minute. Iñigo Vicente was also booked in the 90th minute.
In the final moments of the game, Pablo Durán Fernández scored his second goal. This normal goal came in the 90th minute, completing the 5-0 scoreline. The match concluded with a decisive victory for Celta Vigo.
Automated report. Facts from the API-Sports live feed for La Liga, Celta Vigo 5-0 Racing Santander, played Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT.
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