Villarreal welcome RC Celta de Vigo in a crucial La Liga clash, with both sides heading into the fixture under very different circumstances. Villarreal, despite a disappointing European campaign earlier in the season, have responded strongly domestically and now sit third in the table, firmly in control of a Champions League qualification spot.
Meanwhile, Celta arrive struggling for consistency after a poor run of results, although their narrow defeat to Barcelona where Barcelona extended their lead at the top with a 1–0 win showed signs of resilience. The highlights of that Celta Vigo vs Barcelona encounter have also been posted by Laliga on their YouTube channel, giving fans a closer look at how the match unfolded.
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Celta have also been on the wrong end of decisive moments recently, including a late defeat where a stunning strike from Federico Valverde secured victory for Real Madrid, highlighting their struggles to close out tight games.
Villarreal come into this match with steady momentum, picking up four points from their last two games, including an impressive away win against Athletic Bilbao. Their home form has been particularly strong this season, making them favourites, but Celta’s solid away record suggests this will not be straightforward.
Team news
Team news sees Villarreal still without Juan Foyth, Pau Cabanes and Logan Costa due to injury, while Santiago Mourino remains a doubt. However, the return of Santi Comesana from suspension is a big boost in midfield, and Georges Mikautadze, the club’s top scorer, will once again lead the attack.
On the other side, Celta will be without Miguel Roman for the rest of the season, while Carl Starfelt faces a late fitness test. Borja Iglesias is expected to return to the starting lineup after being benched against Barcelona, alongside Oscar Mingueza and Williot Swedberg.
Possible lineups
Possible lineups for the encounter reflect both teams’ strengths going forward:
Villarreal possible starting XI: Junior; Freeman, Navarro, Veiga, Pedraza; Pepe, Gueye, Comesana, Moleiro; Gerard Moreno, Mikautadze
Celta Vigo possible starting XI: Radu; Alonso, Aidoo, Rodriguez; Nunez, Sotelo, Vecino, Mingueza; Lopez, Iglesias, Swedberg
Where to watch
| Region | Broadcaster | Time |
| Spain | Movistar LaLiga | 20:00 |
| UK | Viaplay Sports | 19:00 |
| USA | ESPN+ | 14:00 |
| Nigeria | SuperSport LaLiga | 20:00 |
Softfootball note that while Villarreal’s home strength gives them the edge, Celta’s away performances and recent narrow defeats show they remain a dangerous side capable of making this a tightly contested encounter.
