Celta Vigo's search for a first win in La Liga EA Sports continues after a defeat away at Real Sociedad on Tuesday, September 3rd. Rafa Benítez's side, sitting 17th with just one point, has now gone three matches without a victory and has a concerning record of one goal scored and four conceded.
The match in San Sebastián was the first of five games in 18 days for the hosts. For Celta, the encounter confirmed their attacking struggles, marking a third consecutive league match without a goal. The sky-blue team is still winless this season, with a draw against Valencia and losses to Osasuna and Athletic Club, as shown by verified data that gives the team a recent form of LLD.
Which absences are affecting Celta Vigo?
The list of problems for Rafa Benítez grows with absences in midfield and attack. Central midfielder Aleix Febas suffered a rib contusion during last Sunday's loss to Athletic Club and will be out for the next match. His absence is compounded by that of striker Borja Iglesias, who is also on the sidelined list according to the club's current data.
These losses limit the manager's options at a time when the team is struggling to find the net. With only one goal scored in three matches, a lack of sharpness has become a clear obstacle. You can check the full team status on our injuries page.
How did the match against Real Sociedad go?
The Catalan outlet described a tough duel where Real Sociedad, after its first season win against Espanyol, looked to make Anoeta a fortress. Celta, meanwhile, arrived burdened by not having scored in their last two league games. Despite having a broad array of attackers like Iago Aspas, Williot Swedberg, and Hugo Álvarez, the team failed to break down the home side's resistance.
The result keeps Celta in the relegation places, eight points behind leaders Barcelona. The defeat reinforces the need for an immediate reaction, especially with a schedule that now takes the team to visit Getafe on September 7th. Check all upcoming matches on our fixtures calendar.
What were the novelties in the opponent's squad list?
Marca detailed that Real Sociedad included full-back Héctor Fort for the first time and defender Mamadou Sarr for the second time in their matchday squad, both being summer signings. However, the outlet noted that the most talked-about presence was, again, the absence of defender Jon Pacheco. Manager Pellegrino Matarazzo opted to field a starting eleven very similar to the one that beat Espanyol.
For Celta, facing a rival with momentum and its new signings already integrated into the squad posed an added challenge. Real's defensive solidity, with Remiro in goal, contrasted with the offensive difficulties of the Vigo-based side.
What is the situation in the standings?
Verified data paints a complicated picture. Celta Vigo is 17th with just one point, from one draw and two losses. Their goal difference is -3, with one goal scored and four conceded. This position leaves the team fighting to get out of the lower part of the table, a situation that must be reversed soon.
The team has the chance to earn its first three points in the next outing, against a Getafe side that occupies 14th place. A positive result would be key to changing the dynamic before the schedule gets even tougher. Follow the evolution of the table in our standings section.
Celta Vigo's next commitment is a visit to the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez to face Getafe on Monday, September 7th, 2026.
