Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
Spanish La Liga
Date: Thursday, 1 October 2020
Kick-off at 20:30 UK/ 21:30 CET
Venue: Estadio de Balaidos (Vigo).
Team News
It is expected to Celta Vigo to switch to a defensive line of three men with wings back to face Barcelona this week.
Nestor Araujo must enter the side in the center of defense, while Kevin could play right wing back on Hugo Mallo.
Santi Mina could get a rare start against Iago Aspas partner while Brais Mendez might be preferable to Emre Mor behind.
Ansu Fati should be on the left side once again in Barcelona after scoring two goals against Villarreal.
Philippe Coutinho should also continue in the visitors attack after returning to action positively League weekend.
Ronald Koeman No changes are expected after a strong start from the NE
Celta de Vigo vs Barcelona Head-to-Head
Barcelona has a predictably superior record against Celta Vigo and have won 12 games, a total of 21 games played between the two sides both. The Galicians have worried Barcelona on several occasions in the past, however, and can afford to be confident going into this game.
Celta de Vigo defeating Barcelona in June earlier this year and managed effectively to derail fight for the title of the Catalans. Iago Aspas has enjoyed particularly special moments against Barcelona and will likely play an important role in this match.
Vigo Celtic guide way League: D-W-D
Barcelona Guide League form: W
Prediction
Only at the Santiago Bernabeu (seven) Barcelona has lost more away games in the league in Balaidos this century.
Celtic have started the campaign alive and have a solid overall record at home, but Barça looked impressive in his first game and have won three league games in a row away.
With this in mind, let out a narrow victory on Thursday.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Barcelona
