Levante vs Celta Vigo Match Recap - Nov 2, 2025

In a tense battle at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Celta Vigo claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Levante on November 2, 2025. This win was more than just three points; it marked a significant turning point for a team that has struggled in La Liga this season.

As expected, both teams approached the match with desperation, each hovering near the relegation zone. Levante entered the game in 16th place with just nine points from ten matches, while Celta Vigo sat slightly better off in 14th with ten points. Given their recent struggles-two wins and an erratic form riddled with draws and losses-the stakes were high. I must admit, my pre-match predictions painted a somewhat optimistic picture for Celta based on their recent form, which included a thrilling win against Osasuna, but nothing could prepare me for how this match would unfold.

The first half commenced with fierce intensity as both teams exchanged possession without making any decisive moves until just before halftime. At the 40-minute mark, Óscar Mingueza put Celta Vigo ahead with a well-placed goal that sent their supporters into raptures and left Levante scrambling to regroup. With momentum swinging towards Celta, they capitalized on Levante's disarray right before the break.

The second half saw Levante attempting to rewrite their narrative. In the 66th minute, Kervin Arriaga, who had been one of Levante's standout performers throughout the season so far, found the back of the net and ignited hopes of a comeback among fans. The equalizer breathed life into an otherwise stagnant attacking display from Levante and injected new energy into their play.

However, just when it seemed Levante could seize control of the match, disaster struck. In only the 27th minute of play, Unai Vencedor received a red card following a foul that left his side diminished to ten men for nearly an entire match. The decision hampered Levante's ability to maintain pressure despite Arriaga's equalizing effort and highlighted their struggle under mounting pressure.

In stoppage time, as the clock ticked away towards what looked like another draw for both teams, tragedy struck for Levante once more. In the first minute of injury time (90+1), Miguel Román scored his first goal of the season for Celta Vigo, sealing an important victory that would boost his team's confidence heading into future matches.

This result places Celta Vigo in a slightly more favorable position at 14th place with ten points-a modest improvement but vital as they prepare for an encounter against Barcelona next week. Meanwhile, Levante remains trapped in limbo at 16th place with only nine points accrued thus far-certainly not where they hoped to be after such promising fixtures earlier in the season.

Both teams must now reassess and chart distinct paths ahead; for Celta Vigo, this victory fosters newfound optimism despite earlier concerns about relegation dangers. For Levante, however, they face challenges that extend beyond mere tactic adjustments-they must find ways to rally after yet another disappointing outcome and prepare to face Atletico Madrid in search of redemption next week.

With emotions still raw from today's events and tensions set to carry into upcoming fixtures, both clubs will need patience as they navigate this pivotal juncture within La Liga's unforgiving landscape.