Today, February 14, 2026, in the match of the 24th round of La Liga, the teams Espanyol and Celta de Vigo met at the Estadio Cornellà-El Prat. Ending the match in a 2-2 draw, the Catalan team showed character in their struggle for a place in European cups.
The winning spirit of Espanyol intensified at the start of the second half, after the team faced criticism for their lack of victories in previous rounds. The first half ended in favor of Celta, who took the lead thanks to a goal from Jutgla in the 38th minute. However, after three substitutions made by coach Manolo Gonzalez, Espanyol made their mark as early as the 56th minute - Kike Garcia, who came on as a substitute, leveled the score with a powerful shot.
However, Celta did not give up. The team created another dangerous chance, but Iglesias's goal was disallowed due to offside. Still, just a few minutes later, Espanyol scored again: Dolan put the team ahead in the 86th minute, but in added time, Iglesias from Celta managed to equalize.
Match Summary
This draw was a significant moment for Espanyol, as the team continues to fight for a place in European cups. Espanyol's next match will be against Atletico, while Celta will host Mallorca. Both teams will aim to improve their results to solidify their standings in the table.
In the matches of Espanyol, Nazar Dmitriyevich played, while Radu defended for Celta. The match was intense: shots on goal 9 (3) for Espanyol and 14 (5) for Celta. The referee of the match was Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez.
