Adrián Niño’s 83rd-minute equaliser keeps Malaga within one point of Celta

Celta Vigo drew 1-1 with Malaga on Sunday, leaving Celta without a home win after two La Liga matches at their own ground. Ferran Jutglà’s opener was cancelled out by Adrián Niño Heredia in the 83rd minute, extending Malaga’s wait for an away victory to two games.

How it happened

Celta led from the 41st minute when Jutglà converted Hugo González’s assist. Malaga responded late through Niño, who scored from Pablo Martínez’s delivery after entering the match for the final 23 minutes. Celta finished with five shots on goal, while Malaga managed two.

The numbers

Malaga had more of the ball, holding 55% possession and completing 487 accurate passes compared with Celta’s 398. Celta produced 17 total shots to Malaga’s 12, including 10 from outside the box, but Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero made four saves to keep his side level.

Who decided it

Niño shaped the result with one goal, one shot on target and one key pass in 23 minutes, earning an 8.2 rating. Jutglà matched that rating after 84 minutes, scoring once and recording two shots on target, but his 41st-minute strike was not enough for Celta to hold the lead.

Why it matters

Celta remain 16th with three points from five matches, while Malaga stay 18th with two points from four. The draw preserves Celta’s one-point advantage over Malaga, although both remain well behind Barcelona, who lead La Liga with 12 points.