Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo Match Preview
Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 2026-05-09 (16:30 UTC) in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Atletico arrive in 4th place on 63 points with a goal difference of 21, while Celta sit 6th on 47 points and a goal difference of 4.
Atletico Madrid Availability
Diego Simeone faces several selection issues.
- J. Alvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Cardoso (Contusion) is doubtful.
Key attacking figures remain available, including A. Sørloth, who has 12 league goals, and creative midfielder G. Simeone with 6 assists and 4 goals, preserving much of Atletico’s offensive threat.
Celta Vigo Availability
Celta also have notable absentees.
- M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Rueda (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer Borja Iglesias, with 13 league goals and 2 assists, is available to lead the line, maintaining Celta’s primary goal threat.
Impact Summary
Atletico’s issues are concentrated in midfield and attack depth, but their leading scorer and top creator are fit, limiting the attacking output lost. Celta, meanwhile, retain their main finisher Borja Iglesias but lose defensive stability through C. Starfelt and the suspended J. Rueda, potentially impacting their ability to contain Atletico’s attack more than their own scoring power.
