RC Celta de Vigo earned a convincing 3-1 home victory over PAOK Saloniki in a UEFA Europa League group stage match on October 3, 2025. The Spanish side delivered an attacking masterclass at the Abanca-Balaídos stadium, overwhelming the Greek visitors with a high-tempo performance. Celta raced into an early lead and never looked back, adding a second goal before halftime to take firm control of the contest. PAOK showed some fight after the break and scored a goal to reduce the deficit, but Celta quickly reasserted their dominance and sealed the three points with a third goal. The comprehensive win provided the perfect start to Celta's group stage campaign and sent a message to their rivals. The three points were crucial in building early momentum in a competitive group.