Celta Vigo 1-1 Girona Player Ratings: Ionuț Radu Rated 8/10 as Late Iglesias Penalty Rescues Point in 1-1 Draw

Girona entered their Gameweek 5 of La Liga clash against Celta Vigo looking for their first win of the 2025/26 La Liga season, having suffered three straight losses since the start of the campaign. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, had only earned three points from four draws in their last four games. Both teams badly needed a victory to boost their positions in the league table. The match began with both sides sharing possession evenly, neither looking stronger until the 12th minute when Girona’s Vladyslav Vanat fired in a goal. From that moment, the 20th-placed Girona took control, launching relentless attacks against the hosts.

Just when we thought all hope was lost for the home side late drama unfolded. A clumsy challenge from Daley Blind gifted Celta a penalty in the dying moments. Substitute Borja Iglesias stepped up coolly to snatch a point. A draw felt like the right result in this exciting La Liga clash, a testament to Celta's persistence.

Here are the Celta Vigo Vs Girona Player Ratings

Celta Vigo Player Ratings vs Girona

Here are Celta Vigo Player Ratings vs Girona

Goalkeeper

Ionuț Radu - 8.0: Our highest-rated player on the pitch and for good reason. Radu was simply magnificent. He made a staggering seven saves, with six of those coming from shots inside his own box. What stood out to us was his save from Iván Martín's header and a crucial stop to deny Vladyslav Vanat a second goal. Without him, Celta would have been dead and buried long before the final whistle. A truly commanding performance.

Defenders

Manu Fernández - 6.5: A steady, if unspectacular, outing for the defender before being subbed. He was tidy in possession with 94% pass accuracy and recovered the ball seven times. He did his job without much fuss, contributing to the defensive effort. A solid shift.

Carlos Domínguez - 7.0: A really impressive display at the heart of the defence. He was almost perfect with his passing, completing 95% of them. Domínguez was composed, making two interceptions and two clearances. He even popped up with a key pass, showing his ability on the ball. He stood tall against Girona's attacks.

Javi Rodríguez - 6.5: A combative performance from Rodríguez in his 70 minutes. He was a nuisance for the opposition, winning 7 of his 12 duels and making three successful tackles. From our perspective, his energy was important in breaking up Girona's play. He was a bit aggressive at times but it was a necessary part of his game today.

Midfielders

Óscar Mingueza - 7.0: A livewire throughout the match. Mingueza was constantly trying to make things happen, taking four shots and creating two chances for his teammates. He was always involved, with 74 touches of the ball. His attacking intent was clear, though his final product could have been a bit sharper. Still a very positive contribution.

Sergio Carreira - 6.5: A decent performance on the flank. Carreira was a willing runner and put in five crosses, trying to supply the forwards. He was reliable on the ball, with an 86% pass accuracy. He wasn't a game-changer but he fulfilled his role effectively and provided good width.

Ilaix Moriba - 7.0: Moriba brought real energy and physicality to the midfield battle. He won five of his eight duels and was a disruptive presence with three tackles. He wasn't afraid to have a go either, firing off three shots. His all-action style was exactly what Celta needed to get a foothold in the game after going behind.

Hugo Sotelo - 7.5: What a creative hub he was for Celta. Sotelo pulled the strings beautifully, creating three chances including one big chance. He was always looking for a killer pass and had a massive 96 touches. He was the main source of Celta's forward momentum and really drove the team on in search of the equalizer.

Forwards

Ferran Jutglà - 6.5: A night of pure frustration for the striker. He got into great positions and had a remarkable six shots, three of which were on target. But he just couldn't find the back of the net. From our perspective, he did everything but score. His movement was good, but a striker is judged on goals, and it was a blank for him.

Iago Aspas - 7.5: The captain was at his creative best before his substitution. Aspas created an incredible five chances for his teammates, constantly probing and unlocking the Girona defence. He was the architect of so much of Celta's good play. It was a surprise to see him taken off, but his contribution was immense while he was on.

Pablo Durán - 6.0: A very quiet evening for Durán. He struggled to get involved in the game, managing only one shot off target in his 60 minutes. He worked hard but couldn't make an impact on the proceedings. It wasn't a surprise when he was substituted.

Substitutes

Borja Iglesias - 7.5: The hero of the hour. Came on and showed nerves of steel to slot home the equalizing penalty in stoppage time. A game-changing substitution.

Bryan Zaragoza - 6.0: Added some energy but didn't have a defining impact on the game.

Hugo Álvarez - 6.5: Looked lively and set up a chance after coming on.

Carl Starfelt - 6.0: Had one headed chance from a corner but couldn't direct it on target.

Javi Rueda - 7.5: A brilliant cameo. His direct running won the crucial late penalty. He changed the outcome of the match.

Manager

C. Giráldez González - 7.5: We have to give him huge credit. His substitutions were spot on. Bringing on Javi Rueda who won the penalty and Borja Iglesias who scored it was a masterstroke. He read the game well and his changes earned his team a valuable point.

Girona Player Ratings vs Celta Vigo

Here are Girona Player Ratings vs Celta Vigo

Goalkeeper

Paulo Gazzaniga - 7.5: He was so close to being the hero for Girona. Gazzaniga was outstanding, making six saves, many of them to deny Ferran Jutglà. He commanded his area well, making a punch and a clearance. He was powerless to stop the penalty but he can hold his head high after a fantastic performance.

Defenders

Arnau Martínez - 6.5: A solid and reliable display from the captain. He won all of his duels and made three clearances before being substituted. He led by example with a no-nonsense defensive effort. A shame he couldn't see out the full 90.

Vitor Reis - 7.0: A real warrior at the back for Girona. Reis was a wall, blocking three shots and making five clearances. He put his body on the line time and time again. From our perspective, he was a key reason why Celta struggled to score from open play.

Daley Blind - 6.0: This was a tough one to rate. For 89 minutes, he was excellent, with six clearances and four interceptions. But it all fell apart with that one moment. Conceding the late penalty was a massive error that cost his team two points. A classic case of a good performance ruined by a single mistake.

Álex Moreno - 6.5: A busy night for the defender. He was solid defensively, making three tackles and three clearances. He was up against a lot of pressure from Celta's attack but he stood up to the task for the most part. A decent, hard-working shift.

Midfielders

Azzedine Ounahi - 7.0: A creative spark in the Girona midfield. He created two chances, including a big one, and was always looking to play forward. The yellow card was a blot on his copybook, but his vision and passing were important for his team, especially in the first half.

Axel Witsel - 6.5: The experienced head in midfield. Witsel kept things simple and effective, with a 94% pass completion rate. He did his defensive duties well, making two tackles and two interceptions. He provided a calming presence and screened the defence well.

Iván Martín - 7.0: Provided the assist for the opening goal, a crucial contribution. However, he will be kicking himself for missing a big chance to double the lead. It was a mixed bag for him, but his assist was a moment of real quality that nearly won the game.

Forwards

Joel Roca - 6.5: Looked very dangerous in the first half before his unfortunate injury. He was a constant threat with his dribbling, succeeding in four of seven attempts. He had a couple of shots as well. A real shame his evening was cut short as he was causing Celta problems.

Yáser Asprilla - 6.5: He was involved in the game but lacked a decisive touch in the final third. He had one shot on target and worked hard for the team. We felt he could have been more clinical, but his work rate was commendable.

Vladyslav Vanat - 8.0: The goalscorer and a constant menace. He took his goal brilliantly and could have had another if not for a great save from Radu. He was strong in the air, winning three aerial duels. His goal was the standout moment of quality for Girona, a truly clinical finish.

Substitutes

Portu - 6.5: Came on and was immediately involved, getting a couple of shots on target and picking up a yellow card for his troubles.

Bryan Gil - 6.0: Had a couple of shots blocked but didn't offer the same threat as Vanat.

Alejandro Francés - 5.5: Came on, committed a foul, and got a yellow card. Not the best cameo.

Donny van de Beek - 6.0: Had a late shot saved as Girona pushed for a winner.

Jhon Solís - 6.0: Set up a chance for van de Beek shortly after coming on.

Manager

M. Sánchez Muñoz - 6.5: His team was well-drilled and executed their game plan almost to perfection. They defended resolutely and looked set for a 1-0 away win. He can't be blamed for an individual error from his most experienced defender that cost them the victory.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Ionuț Radu