Barcelona will play in the first match after the international break against a team that more or less regularly takes points away from them.
It won’t be easy for the Catalans as Lamin Yamal is still recovering, but the Galicians’ open style generally suits Hansi Flick’s team. We expect a lot of goals from both sides here.
Example. 14th round
November 23. Vigo. “Balaidos”
“Celta” 22:00 “Barcelona”
Arbitrator: Cesar Soto Grado
Broadcast: MEGOGO Football 1
Celta news
Celta are in 11th place after 13 rounds, but are only 3 points behind the 6th position in the European Cup. One round and everything can change dramatically.
Iago Aspas will definitely aim for a sensation. The 37-year-old Vigo legend scored 11 goals against Barcelona; one more goal and he will equal Lionel Messi, repeating the record. And besides, Iago’s partners this season are interesting. Svedberg, Duvikas, Bamba, Mingueza attack very smartly and scored 20 goals in La Liga – this is the 4th best result. The only bad thing is that the defense conceded 22 goals – and this is already 19th line.
Iago Aspas the last time he faced Athletic Club in San Mames ☄️???????? pic.twitter.com/pKXO15JXKc
— LaLigaExtra (@LaLigaExtra) September 22, 2024
That is, we have a team that plays openly, wide open. And yet he is not afraid of giants. This season, Celta lost at home to Atlético (0:1) and Real Madrid (1:2), but in both cases these were very close, nervous matches. We don’t believe that Barcelona and the Celts will surrender without a fight.
Barcelona news
It’s always difficult for the grandees after the national teams. Captain Rafinha will be there after the transatlantic flight; Pedri had a great time with Switzerland; Lewandowski did not train until Thursday due to a bruise. But Yamal is also injured.
This does not sound like an easy exit for Barca, who have already lost points on foreign soil this season. This happened with Monaco, Osasuna, and even in the last round with Real Sociedad (0:1). That is, options are possible, although no one denies that in the opening 13 rounds of La Liga, it was Barca that was the best team. Her leadership is well deserved.
11 – Marc Casadó’s performance ???????? vs Switzerland ?????????
11/13 duels won – personal record in a game between @FCBarcelona & Spanish side.
6 fouls won
5 recoveries
2/2 dribbles completed (100%)
2/3 tackles won (67%)
80 touches
2 shots.Discovery. #SPASWI pic.twitter.com/MPUmkfozPj
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) November 19, 2024
How will it be at Balaidos? We know one thing – Hansi Flick is not one to adapt. Barca will play as usual – with a high line of defense, pressing, alternating long possessions and counterattacks. Result? Depends on efficiency. Celta’s style can turn the game into something of a shootout.
“Celta” – “Barcelona”: statistics of personal meetings
Last season, Barça fought to win both matches against Celta Vigo: 3:2 at home and 2:1 at Balaidos.
Moreover, if we take the last 7 head-to-head matches, the Catalans succeeded in 4, lost 2 more and tied once. Few middle peasants in Spain can boast of such a record.
Celta’s last matches
Barcelona’s last matches
Team standings
Approximate compositions
At Celta, Gilson is definitely injured, and Luca de la Torre is a doubt. Barcelona’s hospital is much more complete – there are Ter Stegen, Christensen, Araujo, Bernal, Fati and Yamal.
“Celta”: Guaita — Javi Rodriguez, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso — Mingesa, Sotelo, Beltran, Manquillo — Bamba, Duvicas, Aspas
“Barcelona”: Peña – Kunde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde – Casado, de Jong – Olmo, Pedri, Raphinha – Lewandowski
Celta Vigo – Barcelona: bets and odds
“Celta” – “Barcelona”: forecast from UA-Football
“Celta” will give a fight, but its style is poorly combined with victories over attacking machines like “Barca”. Sticky, defensive teams like “Monaco” or “Sociedad” have a much better chance with it.
That’s why we’re betting on the favorite to win. Bookmakers offer to do this with odds of 1.65 and higher.
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