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In the match played this Saturday at the Balaídos Stadium, the Celestes and the Espanyolistas did not manage to take advantage despite each scoring twice in the match corresponding to matchday 1.
The goals of the match for the home team were scored by Iago Aspas (46' 1T) and Gonçalo Paciência (17' 2T). Meanwhile, the goals for the away team were scored by Edu Expósito (26' 2T) and Joselu (52' 2T, penalty).
Sergi Darder hit a shot on the post at 7 minutes of the first half and silenced the roar of his fans.
The man of the match was Joselu. The Espanyol forward scored 1 goal and made 5 successful passes.
Another key player at the Balaídos Stadium was Iago Aspas. The Celta forward scored 1 goal, took 3 shots on target against Espanyol, and made 21 successful passes.
It was a match full of fouls, with a high dose of rough play and interruptions. There were a large number of yellow cards: Hugo Mallo, Joseph Aidoo, Vinicius Souza, Iago Aspas, Óscar Gil, Javier Galán, Diego Martínez, and Agustín Marchesín.
Celta's coach, Eduardo Coudet, lined up with a 4-4-2 formation with Agustín Marchesín in goal; Hugo Mallo, Joseph Aidoo, Unai Núñez, and Javier Galán in the defensive line; Fran Beltrán, Augusto Solari, Óscar Rodríguez, and Franco Cervi in midfield; and Iago Aspas and Gonçalo Paciência in attack.
On the other hand, Diego Martinez's team adopted a 5-4-1 strategy with Benjamin Lecomte between the posts; Óscar Gil, Sergi Gómez, Leandro Cabrera, Fernando Calero, and Brian Oliván in defense; Rubén Sánchez, Vinicius Souza, Sergi Darder, and Nicolás Melamed in midfield; and Joselu upfront.
The referee appointed for the match was Miguel Ortiz Arias.
The Celestes will host Real Madrid in the next matchday, while the Espanyolistas will host Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys.
The home team is in third place with 1 point, while the away team reached 1 point and is in second place in the league.