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FC Barcelona vs. RC Celta de Vigo
The third last matchday in the Spanish La Liga is coming up and a so-called English week awaits us. Between Tuesday and Thursday, the teams of the first Spanish league compete against each other. On Tuesday, the great FC Barcelona receives the team from Vigo. The game will kick off at Camp Nou at 9:30 p.m., but it has no sporting relevance.
Barca is already qualified for next year’s Champions League, Celta, on the other hand, is in a safe midfield position and can only improve its position in the table. Accordingly, for both it is primarily a matter of saying goodbye to the league in a reasonably sensible manner, even if the goals have already been achieved. The clear favourite on Tuesday evening, however, is of course Barcelona. Whether we think they will live up to this role as favourites, you can find out in our Barcelona – Celta Vigo tip.
Barcelona – Celta Vigo Info:
– Date & Time: 10.05.2022, 21:30 hrs.
– Venue: Camp Nou (Barcelona)
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 36
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Barcelona Form & Balance Check
From the start, the Catalans actually had no chance of winning the title, yet the mood has been largely positive recently regarding the sporting situation. Since Xavi took over the team, it has been much more stable, at least nationally, and has also been able to secure qualification for the top division relatively easily. The winter transfers in combination with young players with development potential have performed extremely well. All in all, it can be said that the transition year has been overcome really well and that the Blaugrana will be able to compete fully for the title again next year.
Who will lead the new generation?
There is a clear sense of generational change at Barca as more and more veteran players approach the end of their careers. But there is hardly a team in European football that has as many promising talents as FC Barcelona. If, for example, Ansu Fati had not been so badly affected by injuries, the 19-year-old would probably already be one of the best wingers in the world. He made his comeback in the 2-1 win against Betis at the weekend and promptly scored. Together with Gavi and Pedri, the three could stand for a successful future at the traditional Spanish club.
Barcelona facts & analysis
– Barca have always won by a one-goal margin in their last 5 victories.
– They have always conceded a goal in 7 of their last 8 competitive matches
– Barcelona are the best second round team in the league
Celta Vigo form & balance check
The team from northern Spain is now in the Spanish top flight for the tenth season in a row and that is an extremely remarkable achievement. Even though they are regularly up against relegation, they have always managed to stay in the class even in the tightest of seasons. This season, Vigo got rid of the big relegation worries early on and never got into acute danger of relegation due to a very solid second half of the season. Accordingly, Vigo can calmly plan for the coming season in the first division.
Iago Aspas – Celta’s life insurance
The Spanish striker is a phenomenon and already one of the biggest legends at the club. Even though the 34-year-old has received attractive offers time and again, he has remained with Celta. Despite his relatively advanced age in football, he has once again scored 17 goals so far this season. It is bitter for him and for the club that his partner in crime, Santi Mina, has committed a number of offences and will now in all likelihood have to go to prison. That is of course logical and inevitable given his actions, but from a purely sporting point of view it is of course a loss.
Celta Vigo facts & analysis
– In the second half of the season, they have conceded an average of just one goal per game.
– Vigo have conceded 8 goals less away than at home
– Celta won their last match 4-0 against Alaves
Predicted line-up – last update on 9 May 2022
It’s quite possible that Xavi will mix things up a bit after successfully qualifying for the top flight. Ansu Fati is an option for the wing, and Busquets will also have to be replaced in the centre. Marc-André ter Stegen returns to the goal. It could also be that Dani Alves takes over one of the eight positions and Puig stays out. For the visitors, there is actually no reason for personnel changes after the convincing 4-0 win over Alaves. Therefore, we expect at most a change on the six, as Tapia is playing a good season so far and would have earned a starting eleven.
Barcelona – Celta Vigo Direct comparison & Statistics
This clash has taken place 111 times in the Spanish top flight. As you might imagine, the direct comparison goes pretty clearly to the Catalans with 62 – 22.
– The first leg ended in a 3-3 draw after Barca had already led 3-0.
– Barcelona have won only one of their last 4 games against Celta Vigo
– At least 3 goals have always been scored in the last 5 encounters
