Celta Vigo secured a goalless draw against Real Sociedad in matchday six of LaLiga EA Sports. The match, played on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at the Reale Arena, was a tactical duel with no reward for the attackers.
The game was covered by Mundo Deportivo, which described it as a chess battle. The San Sebastian side, managed by John Maisano, was superior in the first half but lacked accuracy. The clearest chance fell to Takefusa Kubo, whose effort was stopped by Celta goalkeeper Radu. Celta, arriving with a difficult run of form, improved notably after the break and showed more defensive organization.
How did Driouech debut for Celta Vigo?
One of the novelties of the match was the official debut of new signing Zakaria Driouech. The winger entered the pitch in the 69th minute, replacing Ferran Jutglà. His introduction brought freshness to the visitors' attack, although the team was slow to generate real danger. Celta's first shot on target came precisely after the introduction of Iago Aspas, who replaced Williot Swedberg also in the second half. The Celta coach made a total of seven changes, trying to reactivate a team that looked contained in the first period.
What role did Celta's defense play?
The defensive line led by Marcos Alonso and Kevin Lago was fundamental in earning the point. Goalkeeper Radu was secure when called upon, keeping a clean sheet. The Celta defensive block, which included Javi Núñez and José Ángel Rueda, managed to stifle the attempts of a Real Sociedad side that dominated possession. This result provides some relief for a Celta side that, before this match, was in 17th place in the standings with just one point from three games. Their current record is one goal scored and four conceded, with a -3 goal difference that leaves them eight points behind leaders Barcelona.
What is the team's next challenge?
After this draw, Celta Vigo's focus shifts to their next league commitment. The team will travel to face Getafe on Monday, September 7th. This away match against a side in 14th position looks key for trying to climb the table. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Referee Víctor García Verdura officiated a match without major controversy. Jorge Serrano, a reporter for Mundo Deportivo, summarized the night: "Goalless draw between Real Sociedad and Celta on a night where any result could have been expected except the one that happened." To see detailed team data, including the current squad, fans have resources available on the site. Celta now faces a week with a important match at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
