Atlético Madrid enter this one with something to prove — Europe is gone, but a Champions League spot for next season is still very much on the table. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, arrive in terrible form and with a historically grim record against Los Rojiblancos. This has Diego Simeone side written all over it. Here’s your complete guide.
Atlético Madrid vs Celta Vigo Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | La Liga 2025-26 — Round 35 |
| Teams | Atlético Madrid vs Celta Vigo |
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 9, 2026 — 16:30 UTC / 10:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid |
| Capacity | 70,460 |
| Head-to-Head | Atlético 19W — Celta 4W — 7 Draws |
| Live Stream (India) | FanCode |
Form Guide — Worlds Apart
The contrast in form between these two sides could barely be starker heading into Saturday’s clash.
Atlético Madrid have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches — a figure that underlines just how dangerous Diego Simeone’s attack has been of late, despite their growing injury crisis. Their recent results include a 2-0 win over Valencia and a 3-2 thriller against Athletic Club.
Celta Vigo’s situation is the polar opposite. They have scored just 2 goals in their last 5 matches, haven’t kept a clean sheet in 7 games, and haven’t won a single match in 5 attempts. Recent heavy defeats to Freiburg (3-0), Real Oviedo (3-0), and Villarreal (2-1) paint a bleak picture for the visitors. Khel Now
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Team News & Key Absences
Atlético are dealing with a significant injury list heading into this fixture. Unavailable players for Atlético Madrid include Dávid Hancko, Marcos Llorente, Alexander Sørloth, Julián Álvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Nicolás González, Pablo Barrios, and José Giménez — all sidelined through injury. That’s a devastating list of absentees for Simeone, particularly the losses of Sørloth and Álvarez in attack. Khel Now
Celta Vigo will also be without Matías Vecino, Carl Starfelt, and Miguel Román through injury. Khel Now
Check the official La Liga website for the latest confirmed squad updates ahead of kick-off.
Predicted Lineups
Atlético Madrid (Predicted): Oblak; Reinildo, Lenglet, Le Normand, Galán; De Paul, Koke, Baena; Correa, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa
Celta Vigo (Predicted): Guaita; Mingueza, Jailson, Aidoo, Galan; Beltrán, Tapia; Aspas, Douvikas, Cervi; Larsen
Key Stat — Atlético’s Dominance Is Historic
Atlético Madrid haven’t lost to Celta Vigo in their last 14 meetings, with a record of 9 wins and 5 draws in that sequence. That is the kind of head-to-head dominance that should give Simeone’s side complete mental supremacy going into this match, regardless of injury problems. Khel Now
Álex Baena has created the most big chances for Atlético Madrid this season with 11 — and with Griezmann leading the line, the home side will look to him as the creative spark in the absence of so many key players. Khel Now
How to Watch Atlético Madrid vs Celta Vigo?
| Region | Broadcaster / Platform |
|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | La Liga TV, Premier Sports Player |
| USA | ESPN Deportes, ESPN Unlimited, ESPN Select |
| India | FanCode |
| Australia | beIN Sports Connect |
Match Prediction
Despite the injury crisis, Atlético’s home record, historical dominance over Celta, and superior current form make this a straightforward pick. Celta are running on empty and conceding far too many goals to cause real damage at the Metropolitano.
Our Pick: Atlético Madrid 2–0 Celta Vigo.
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