18:12
The guests from Vigo had a mixed start to the season. In 16th place, they have only won one game so far, 3-2 in Almería. Otherwise there were two narrow 0-1 defeats against Real Madrid and Mallorca. Both games were only decided in the last ten minutes. Is there a fitness problem in Rafa Benítez’s team? Benítez still brings the same starting lineup compared to the 0-1 defeat against Mallorca. In the expected 3-4-3 system, the guests from northwest Spain want to try to get something here.
5:57 p.m
FC Barcelona with coach Xavi will be happy with the start of the new season. Most recently there were two confident 5-0 wins against Real Betis and Royal Antwerp in the Champions League. Last minute newcomer João Félix in particular is thriving in the last few games. In three games, the Portuguese scored three goals and provided one. Xavi raves about his striker about his great individual qualities and his cleverness on the pitch. But the head coach doesn’t forget Ilkay Gündoğan either. He makes everything on the field better and it’s as if the German international came to Barcelona straight from heaven. But enough of the raves now. Barca changes the starting eleven twice compared to the Antwerp game: Ferran Torres and Oriol Romeu replace Balde and Gabi.
5:41 p.m
Second place versus 16th place. That looks like a clear box if you go by the table. But in this duel anything is possible. In recent years, Barca have often had to work hard to score points against Celta Vigo. Today’s guests won the last game between these two teams on matchday 38 and thereby secured relegation. Even if Barca had long been confirmed as champions at this point. For the Catalans today it will be about staying on Real Madrid’s heels and even jumping to first place overnight, while the guests have to make sure they don’t end up right back in the relegation vortex.
5:17 p.m
A warm welcome and a nice Saturday evening to the Spanish La Liga! The duel between FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo will take place in the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona from 6:30 p.m.