Fresh from a statement Champions League quarter-final win on aggregate over Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona shift their focus back to domestic duty, where the title race is heating up. The Catalans, who sit atop LaLiga with 70 points, welcome Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon, knowing there’s little margin for error.
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Match Details:
- Fixture: FC Barcelona vs. Celta Vigo
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 16:15 CEST / 14:15 GMT / 10:15 AM ET
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona
- Referee: Mario Melero López
- VAR Official: Carlos del Cerro Grand
Real Madrid, dumped out of Europe by Arsenal following a humbling 5-1 aggregate loss, now have only one target: chasing down Barça’s four-point cushion. With no continental distractions, Los Blancos will be eager to apply pressure when they host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Bilbao are currently 4th in Laliga table, thus might not be that easy to deal with.
Celta Vigo, currently 7th on the table with 43 points, are no pushovers. They have scored in 13 of their 15 away league games this season and remain firmly in the hunt for European qualification. Their recent form – 3 wins, a draw, and just one defeat in their last five LaLiga outings – suggests they could pose a serious challenge. Beside, they held the Catalans to a 2-2 draw in their last encounter.
Barcelona, however, have been in imperious form domestically, racking up 10 wins and 2 draws from their last 12 league matches — are have only a single defeat in 2025 in all competitions. History also leans in the hosts’ favour, with 5 wins from their last 10 encounters against Celta, compared to 2 defeats and 3 draws.
But as the saying goes, “Even the strongest falter when the winds shift.” With the season entering its final stretch, every point counts, and both sides have plenty to fight for.
Head-to-Head & Form
- Last 10 Meetings: Barcelona has 5 wins, Celta Vigo 2 wins, and 3 draws.
- Recent Encounter: The reverse fixture ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Barcelona’s Recent Form: Undefeated in their last 12 LaLiga matches, with 10 wins and 2 draws.
- Celta Vigo’s Recent Form: One loss in their last five league games, with 3 wins and 1 draw.
Team News
Injured players for Barcelona incurred: M. Casado, A. Balde, M. Bernal, M. ter Stegen, while that of Celta Vigo are C. Starfelt and J. El-Abdellaoui
FC Barcelona predicted lineup:
Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski
RC Celta Vigo predicted lineup:
Guaita; J Rodriguez, C Dominguez, Alonso, Mingueza; Carreira, F Lopez, Beltran, Moriba, Gonzalez; Dura
How to Watch
- Spain: DAZN and associated platforms
- United Kingdom: Premier Sports
- United States: ESPN+
- Online Streaming: Available via respective broadcasters’ streaming services
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