VIGO, Spain (Interstat) — Levante defeated Celta Vigo 3-2 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Estadio Abanca Balaídos in a La Liga season opener that shattered preseason expectations.

Ferran Jutglà scored twice for Levante, the first goal coming in the fourth minute and the second in the 48th minute. Kervin Arriaga added a goal in the 43rd minute, sending Levante into halftime with a 2-0 lead. Celta Vigo responded early in the second half when Adrián de la Fuente scored in the 57th minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Brugui then equalized for Celta Vigo in the 63rd minute, making the score 2-2. Levante reclaimed the lead for good when Brugui’s second goal of the match, recorded as his goal in the game summary, gave the visitors a 3-2 advantage. The goal by Brugui came in the 63rd minute, marking the decisive strike.

Levante’s midfielders controlled the tempo throughout. Jutglà, a midfielder, finished with two goals and was the most influential player on the pitch. He opened the scoring in the fourth minute, catching the Celta Vigo defense off guard with a quick finish. His second goal in the 48th minute came shortly after the resumption of play, giving Levante a brief 2-0 lead before Celta Vigo’s rally.

Celta Vigo substitute Adrián de la Fuente provided a spark off the bench, scoring in the 57th minute to make it 2-1. The goal came from a buildup that involved substitute Diego Pampín, who was credited with an assist. Brugui, also a substitute, scored the equalizer in the 63rd minute, with Maty Ryan providing the assist. Ryan, another substitute, delivered a precise pass that allowed Brugui to finish.

The match featured two yellow cards. Celta Vigo’s Diego Pampín was booked in the 60th minute for a foul during a midfield challenge. Levante goalkeeper Maty Ryan received a yellow card in the 90th minute, presumably for time-wasting or a late tactical foul.

With the victory, Levante improved its season record in La Liga to 1-0, and its record across all competitions also stands at 1-0. Celta Vigo fell to 0-1 in league play and 0-1 overall.

The game was played on a Tuesday afternoon in front of a home crowd at Estadio Abanca Balaídos, but the home side could not capitalize on familiar surroundings. Celta Vigo’s comeback attempt fell short after Brugui’s equalizer, as Levante’s defense held firm over the final 27 minutes of regulation, plus added time.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Celta Vigo 1, Levante 1, while Interstat’s ELO system had given Celta Vigo a 92.80 percent probability to win.