Elche’s 66% possession produces a 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo

A dominant Elche display ends scoreless

Elche drew 0-0 with Celta Vigo in La Liga at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The hosts controlled much of the match but could not turn their territorial advantage into a goal.

Elche had the clearer attacking numbers

Elche held 66% possession and completed 597 accurate passes, compared with Celta Vigo’s 34% and 280 accurate passes. They also led 13-7 in total shots, had eight shots inside the box to Celta’s two, and produced five corners to two. Their expected-goals figure was 0.84, while Celta Vigo recorded 0.34.

The pressure still brought only two shots on goal for Elche. Celta goalkeeper I. Radu made two saves, while Elche recorded none, underlining how the visitors avoided conceding despite their limited attacking output.

Celta collected three bookings

Yoel Lago was booked in the 37th minute, followed by Javier Rueda García in the 59th and Aleix Febas in the 81st. Marc Aguado received Elche’s only yellow card in the 90th minute. Both teams finished with 11 players.

Table positions unchanged after the draw

Celta Vigo are ranked #9 with 8 points from 8 games, while Elche are ranked #17 with 6 points from 8 games. Celta remain 2 points ahead of Elche. Víctor Chust was the standout performer, earning a 7.5 rating after 90 minutes, with 3 tackles and 1 key pass.