Celta’s 590 passes earn a point after Starfelt cancels out Satriano

Getafe and Celta Vigo drew 1-1 at the Coliseum, leaving Getafe 15th on 3 points and Celta 17th on 2. The result keeps Getafe one point above Celta after four rounds of the La Liga season.

How it happened

Getafe led at half-time when Martin Satriano scored in the 21st minute, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage despite Celta controlling much of the ball. Celta levelled in the 57th minute through Carl Starfelt, assisted by Hugo González, and the visitors held on for a point after Getafe received 1 red card.

The numbers

Celta’s 70% possession and 590 total passes compared with Getafe’s 30% and 254 passes, showing how much of the match was played under the visitors’ control. Celta also produced 16 shots to Getafe’s 10, including 8 inside the box and 3 on goal, while Getafe recorded 6 inside-the-box attempts and 2 on target. The visitors’ 5 corners to Getafe’s 3 added to their territorial advantage.

Who decided it

Satriano made the early breakthrough and finished with a match rating of 7.8 after 73 minutes, including 1 shot on target. Starfelt matched Celta teammate Hugo González on a 7.7 rating: the defender played all 90 minutes, scored the equaliser, registered 1 shot on target and made 3 tackles. González supplied the assist, produced 3 key passes and also had 2 shots on target in 83 minutes.

Why it matters

Getafe’s record is now listed as 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses for 3 points, while their overall season numbers show 4 matches, 2 goals scored and 5 conceded. Celta remain without a win at 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1 goal scored and 4 conceded; both trail leaders Barcelona, who have 12 points, by 9 and 10 points respectively.