Soccer commentary Celta Vigo vs Barcelona, La Liga – force information, expected lineup, form, confrontation history. Against a Celta Vigo team that is in serious crisis, Barcelona will likely have an easy victory.
Comments before the match Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
Celta Vigo is going through a bad season, only gaining 20 points after 24 rounds. Rafa Benitez’s army faces the risk of relegation, Celta Vigo is only 3 points ahead of 18th ranked team Cadiz. Not being in good form, Celta Vigo has to face defending champion Barcelona. However, Rafa Benitez’s team still has reason to be confident before this match as they often get good results every time they clash with Barcelona at home. In the last 8 matches between the two teams taking place at Baláidos, the Catalan team only won 1 victory.
As for Barcelona, Xavi’s army just dropped points against Granada in round 24. The Catalan team faced many difficulties even though they only had to face the penultimate team on the rankings. Barcelona won 1 point thanks to a goal at the end of the match by young talent Lamine Yamal. Barcelona has declined a lot this season, the lack of defensive play is definitely part of the reason. Barcelona’s defense is playing very poorly, Xavi’s army received 33 goals in just 24 rounds. Since the beginning of 2024, Barcelona played a total of 11 matches in all competitions and only kept clean sheets twice. Barcelona was eliminated in the King’s Cup and doesn’t have many chances to defend the La Liga championship, so Xavi’s team will head to the UEFA Champions League. Before thinking about the match against Napoli next week, Barcelona will need to defeat Celta Vigo.
Form and confrontation history of Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
In the last 5 matches in all competitions, Barcelona won 2, drew 2 and lost 1. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo won 1 and lost 4.
In terms of confrontation records between the two teams in the last 5 matches, Barcelona is completely superior with 3 wins and only 1 loss. Barcelona easily defeated Celta Vigo with a score of 3-2 in the first leg of La Liga 2023/2024.
Information on Celta Vigo vs Barcelona forces
Coach Rafa Benitez does not have the services of Joseph Aidoo due to a knee injury. While Carlos Dotor has muscle problems, his ability to play is still open.
On Barcelona’s side, Ferran Torres, Joao Felix, Sergi Roberto, Alejandro Balde, Marcos Alonso and Gavi are the players absent due to injury. Oriol Romeu’s ability to play is still open, the former Southampton midfielder has a knee problem.
Expected lineup Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
Celtic vigo: Guaita; Unai Nunez, Starfelt, Dominguez; Manquillo, Beltran, Tapia, De la Torre, Ristic; Larsen, Aspas.
Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Cancelo; F de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Leaf.
Predict the score Celta Vigo 1-2 Barcelona
