Valencia and Celta Vigo drew 0-0 in La Liga, with both sides’ three-at-the-back systems contributing to a controlled, low-output contest. Valencia’s 5-4-1 prioritised defensive width and compact spacing, while Celta’s 3-4-3 provided a slightly more assertive platform through midfield and the wing areas. The visitors held 56% possession, yet the underlying attacking figures remained closely matched: Celta recorded 0.66 xG compared with Valencia’s 0.58. Neither team consistently opened clear routes through the opposing defensive block, although Celta tested the target three times from seven shots and Valencia produced two efforts on target from eight. Goalkeeping was therefore decisive when opportunities did arrive, with both keepers registering a 100% save rate. Valencia’s goalkeeper faced three shots on target and recorded 0.18 goals saved above expected, while Celta’s stopped both attempts faced and finished 0.14 above expected. With no goalscorer to separate them, the tactical balance between Valencia’s deeper structure and Celta’s broader possession game ultimately defined the stalemate under referee Jesus Gil Manzano. Both teams begin their early La Liga schedules with a point.