Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Betis as four saves preserve a goalless draw

A goalless afternoon in Vigo

Celta Vigo drew 0-0 with Real Betis in La Liga at Municipal de Balaídos. The scoreline reflected two well-protected goals rather than a lack of attempts: Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Vallés made 4 saves, while I. Radu made 2.

The match’s main turning points came through discipline and substitutions. Ilaix Moriba was booked for Celta in the 30th minute, followed by Diego Llorente’s yellow card for Betis in the 43rd. Celta changed two players in quick succession after the interval, sending on Ferran Jutglà in the 57th minute and Williot Swedberg in the 58th. Betis responded with Troy Parrott and Pablo Fornals in the 61st minute. Sergio Carreira Vilarino was later booked in the 80th.

Betis had more possession, Celta tested the goalkeeper

Real Betis held 56% possession and completed 595 accurate passes from 651 total, compared with Celta’s 437 accurate passes from 496. Betis also led total shots 15-12, but Celta produced more shots on goal, 4-2. Celta’s 0.87 expected goals narrowly exceeded Betis’ 0.81. Vallés was the standout performer, earning a 7.7 rating and making 4 saves.

Both teams add a point

Celta moved from 11 points before the match to 12 after it, with a record of 2W 6D 2L and a position dependent on tie-breakers. Betis reached 20 points and were provisionally fourth, with a 6W 2D 2L record. Barcelona led with 27 points; Celta trailed by 15 and Betis by 7.