On April 22, 2026, Barcelona will face Celta Vigo in La Liga’s Matchday 33, with kickoff set for 21:30 Central European Time. Both teams are looking to bounce back after recent European exits, making this clash crucial for their La Liga aspirations.
Barcelona
Barcelona enters this match following a disappointing exit from the Champions League, having been eliminated by Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals. Now, with no further distractions from European competitions, their primary focus shifts to maintaining their strong position in La Liga, where they currently lead the table by nine points. Their recent form saw them secure a dominant 4–1 victory over Espanyol, and at home, they have been impeccable, winning all 16 matches this season while scoring 51 goals and conceding just 9.
Recent matches involving Barcelona have been high-scoring, with 5 of their last 7 games surpassing 2.5 goals. Furthermore, they have a solid historical record against Celta Vigo at home, winning their last four meetings and seven of the last eight overall.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, also comes into this encounter following a disappointing exit from the Europa League, losing to Freiburg. Their form in recent weeks has been inconsistent, marked by just one win and four defeats in their last five matches. Despite this, they sit in 6th place in La Liga and remain in contention for European qualification.
Impressively, Celta boasts one of the best away records in the league this season, with 7 wins, 6 draws, and only 2 losses. However, defensive vulnerabilities persist, as they have conceded goals in five consecutive matches. Historically, Celta has struggled against Barcelona, with their last six encounters producing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.
Probable Lineups
- Barcelona: J. Garcia, Balde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Cancelo, Pedri, Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Rashford, Ferran Torres
- Celta Vigo: Radu, Alonso, Aidoo, Javi Rodriguez, Mingueza, Moriba, Sotelo, Carreira, Swedberg, Jutgla, Duran