RC Celta de Vigo secured a valuable 1-1 draw away at Mestalla on Saturday, in a match from the second round of the 2026/27 LaLiga EA Sports season. The sky-blue team showed character to take a point from one of the competition's most difficult grounds.
The match was played on August 22, 2026, in Valencia. The standout image of the day for Celta was that of Jones El Abdellaoui controlling the ball with authority in midfield. The Moroccan midfielder was a key piece in the balance shown by the team managed by Claudio Giráldez.
The result leaves Celta with four points from a possible six after the first two fixtures of the season. The Galician team had started the campaign with a home win, making this away draw a solid start. The squad is already looking ahead to the next challenge at Abanca Balaídos, where they will aim to keep adding points.
Celta's next appointment will be in Vigo, where they will face a key match to maintain their positive early rhythm. The coaching staff will analyse the details of the Mestalla match to continue polishing the team's collective play.
The match against Valencia confirmed the defensive solidity that Celta aims to build as a foundation for the campaign. Players like El Abdellaoui provided the necessary intensity and quality in build-up play. The point earned on Valencian soil boosts the morale of a squad with ambitions to improve its position compared to previous seasons. The team completed the ninety minutes with a focused attitude and without conceding easy spaces to the opponent.
The coming week of training will focus on preparing for the next LaLiga fixture. Giráldez and his staff have time to fine-tune some offensive details after a match where possession was shared. The immediate goal is to turn the good start into a positive run of results that places the team in a comfortable position in the table. The Celta squad will resume training on Monday with their sights set on the next league match.
