Omonia secures historic victory against Celta Vigo in Europa League opener

Omonia Nicosia achieved a historic 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo in their opening match of the Europa League league phase at GSP Stadium on September 16, 2026. The winning goal was scored by Jure Balkovec in the 88th minute, marking Omonia's first-ever win against a Spanish opponent in official competition after four previous unsuccessful attempts. The match was characterized by disciplined defensive play from the Cypriot side, with goalkeeper Radu featuring significantly in the first half to maintain a clean sheet.

Following this victory, Omonia coach Henning Berg praised his players for their tactical maturity and management of the game. In Spain, the result has been described by media outlets like AS and Mundo Deportivo as a disappointment for the Vigo-based club, which is currently struggling to find form. Omonia's players, including Balkovec, Coulibaly, and Satka, expressed high satisfaction with the result against a La Liga team.

The team now turns its attention to the next challenge in domestic competition against Krasava ENY Ypsonas. Their Europa League campaign will continue on October 15, 2026, with an away fixture against Celje in Slovenia, scheduled for 19:45.