Jutgla Double Inspires Levante to Thrilling 3-2 Victory at Celta Vigo

VIGO, May 12 – In a pulsating La Liga Round 36 clash at the Estadio de Balaídos, Levante secured a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Celta Vigo, thanks to a first-half brace from Ferran Jutgla and a composed finish from Brugue. Despite Celta’s dominance in possession, it was the visitors who showed greater efficiency in front of goal.

The result sees Levante claim a vital three points in their push for a strong finish to the season, while Celta are left to rue defensive lapses despite creating numerous chances.

Match Overview

First Half: Jutgla Strikes Twice

The match burst into life as early as the 4th minute. Levante caught Celta’s defense napping, and Ferran Jutgla made no mistake, slotting home to give the visitors a shock early lead. The goal stunned the home crowd and set the tone for a chaotic first half.

Celta responded positively, controlling possession with 56% across the half. Their pressure paid off in the 43rd minute when K. Arriaga found the net to level the scores at 1-1. Just as the half seemed destined to end all square, Levante struck again. In the 48th minute (notably added time of the first half), Jutgla completed his brace, restoring Levante’s lead going into the break.

Second Half: Celta Fight Back

The second half saw Celta Vigo push aggressively for an equalizer. Their efforts were rewarded in the 57th minute when A. De La Fuente found the back of the net to make it 2-2. With over 30 minutes still to play, the match was finely poised.

Both teams traded attacks, but it was Levante who delivered the knockout punch. In the 63rd minute, Brugue capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the eventual match-winner, putting Levante ahead 3-2. You can get more La Liga league news, live scores, and match highlights at footballscore.

Celta threw everything forward in the final stages, but Levante’s defense held firm. Late drama saw Celta’s M. Ryan receive a yellow card in the 90th minute, while Levante picked up two yellow cards of their own in a scrappy finish. The referee added 7 minutes of stoppage time, and Celta made a late substitution (I. Romero de Avila Araque replacing C. Espi in the 86th minute), but the equalizer never came.

Match Statistics

For Celta Vigo, this defeat is a bitter pill to swallow. Despite enjoying 56% possession and completing 530 passes compared to Levante’s 353, they were undone by a clinical Levante attack that registered 6 shots on target (to Celta’s 4). Their defensive fragility, particularly from set pieces and counter-attacks, remains a major concern. The fact they created only 8 chances despite their territorial dominance highlights a lack of cutting edge.

For Levante, this is a magnificent away win. They were efficient, ruthless, and opportunistic. Ferran Jutgla’s early brace set the platform, and Brugue’s winner capped off a superb team performance. With 9 chances created (more than Celta despite less possession), Levante demonstrated that quality in the final third matters more than mere ball control. The two yellow cards indicate a willingness to disrupt Celta’s rhythm, and the tactic worked perfectly.

Goals Scorer

Final Thoughts

The Balaídos faithful witnessed an entertaining, high-scoring affair that ultimately belonged to the visitors. Levante’s ability to score three goals away from home, with Jutgla in inspired form, will give them immense confidence. Celta, meanwhile, must regroup defensively if they are to avoid similar slip-ups in the final two rounds of the season.

Man of the Match: Ferran Jutgla (Levante) – Two well-taken goals, constant threat.

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