RC Celta edged PAOK Saloniki 1-0 in a tightly contested UEFA Europa League match on February 27, 2026. A single goal was enough for the Spanish side to secure a narrow first-leg advantage at the Abanca-Balaídos stadium. The match was a tense, tactical affair with both teams cautious of conceding an away goal. Celta's breakthrough came in the second half from a set-piece situation, which proved to be the difference. PAOK defended stubbornly and created a few chances of their own but were unable to find a crucial away goal, leaving everything to play for in the return leg in Greece, where they will need to win to advance.