
UEFA Europa League
8:00 p.mMarch 12, 2026
Round of 16
Referee: Eric Lambrechts, Belgium


Celta Vigo


Lyon
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0.97
Expected Goals (xG)
0.80
Passing by
225 (78%)
Accurate passes
651 (93%)
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1
G
Dominik Greif
6.6
d
Nicholas Tagliafic
19
d
Moussa Niakhate
7.3
d
Clinton’s eyes
d
Steve Kango
8
m
Corentin Tolisso (C)
6.7
23
m
Tyler Morton
7.2
16
m
Abner Vinicius
6.6
99
m
Noah Nartey
6.0
77
F
Roman Yaremchuk
6.3

UEFA Europa League Ranking – UEFA Europa League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)
- Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: 1/16 final)
Endrick’s late equalizer grabbed a point for Lyon in a dramatic 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw against ten-man Celta Vigo.
Lyon battled to a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo in a fiery UEFA Europa League clash on 12 March 2026. Endrick’s late equalizer clinched a point for Lyon against a ten-man Celta Vigo.
Lyon came into the competition with a perfect record, sitting comfortably at the top of their group. Celta de Vigo, meanwhile, has tried to improve its position after a mixed start to the European campaign.
The match started with an early intensity. Borja Iglesias of Celta Vigo received a yellow card in the 20th minute for tripping. Despite this, the locals found their rhythm and pushed forward.
Javier Rueda broke the deadlock for Celta Vigo in the 25th minute. He finished calmly after a smart assist from Williot Swedberg. This gave the hosts a deserved lead.
Celta kept a compact shape after the goal. They frustrated Lyon’s attempts to find an immediate answer. The part ended with Celta de Vigo with a small lead of 1-0.
At the break, the Lyon coach probably called for more urgency and penetration. Celta de Vigo’s task was clear: protect their lead and manage the match effectively against a strong opponent.
The second half erupted with action and controversy. Celta’s Óscar Mingueza received a yellow card in the 48th minute. Lyon’s Nicolás Tagliafico followed five minutes later for a foul.
A key moment came in the 55th minute. Borja Iglesias received his second yellow card for elbowing an opponent. The resulting red card left Celta Vigo facing ten men for most of the second half.
Lyon immediately pushed for an equaliser, taking advantage of their numerical advantage. Celta Vigo goalkeeper IonuÈ› Radu made a number of crucial saves, keeping his side in front despite sustained pressure.
Finally, the breakthrough came in the 87th minute. Young sensation Endrick, assisted by Clinton Mata, found the back of the net for Lyon. He calmly put the ball home, leveling the score at 1-1.
Lyon dominated possession with 71%, taking a total of 20 shots compared to Celta’s 5. However, Celta recorded 0.97 expected goals while Lyon scored 0.8, showing Celta’s efficiency. Radu made 5 saves.
Lyon will see this as two points dropped, but avoided a shock defeat. Celta de Vigo will celebrate a hard-earned point, showing immense character against a strong opponent.

