Malaga beat Celta Vigo 2-0 on Saturday, 02 January 2016 in LaLiga. The match was refereed by Inaki Vicandi Garrido. It was played at Estadio La Rosaleda.
First half: Malaga took an early lead at 8' when Charles scored, making the score 1-0. G. Cabral received a yellow card for Celta Vigo at 25'. Malaga extended the lead at 26' when Raúl Albentosa scored, with the assist credited to J. Añor, making the score 2-0. N. Amrabat received a yellow card for Malaga at 30'. P. Hernández received a yellow card for Celta Vigo at 38'.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. Celta Vigo made their 1st substitution at 56', with Jonny replacing T. Bongonda. Malaga made their 1st substitution at 61', with D. Čop replacing Pablo Fornals. Rubén Blanco received a red card for Celta Vigo at 64'. Celta Vigo made their 2nd substitution at 65', with Josep Señé replacing Sergio Álvarez. Recio received a yellow card for Malaga at 67'. Celta Vigo made their 3rd substitution at 78', with Carles Planas Antolínez replacing N. Radoja. Malaga made their 2nd substitution at 81', with J. Añor replacing Sérgio Paulo Barbosa Valente. Ignacio Camacho received a yellow card for Malaga at 83'. Charles received a yellow card for Malaga at 88'. Malaga made their 3rd substitution at 89', with Charles replacing Javi Ontiveros.
Malaga used 3 substitutions while Celta Vigo used 3 substitutions. Malaga got 4 yellow cards, while Celta Vigo got 2 yellow cards and 1 red card.
How the match was won
- Malaga outshot their opponent (14-8).
- Possession was balanced (48%-52%).
- Malaga had the sharper finishing (4-1 shots on target).
