Celta Vigo vs Levante Preview: Key Injuries and Lineup Insights
Celta Vigo host Levante at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo on 2026-05-12 in La Liga, Regular Season - 36. Celta Vigo arrive in 6th place on 50 points with a goal difference of 5, while Levante sit 19th with 36 points and a goal difference of -16.
Celta Vigo Availability
Celta Vigo face several midfield and defensive issues.
- Miguel Román (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
- C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer Borja Iglesias, with 14 league goals and 2 assists, is fully available and will carry the main attacking threat for the hosts.
Levante Availability
Levante also have concerns across the squad.
- C. Alvarez (Injury) is sidelined.
- A. Primo (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined.
- U. Elgezabal (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
- I. Romero (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Key forward Carlos Espí, Levante’s leading scorer with 9 league goals, is available and expected to spearhead their attack.
Impact Summary
Both sides retain their primary goal scorers, so the core attacking output remains intact: Celta Vigo rely heavily on Borja Iglesias’s 14 goals, while Levante’s main threat comes from Carlos Espí’s 9 goals. Celta’s absences mainly weaken midfield balance and defensive stability, whereas Levante’s missing and doubtful players could disrupt their defensive structure and depth in buildup, potentially tilting control of the game toward the home side.
