Celta Vigo-Atletico Madrid is a match from the 21st day of La Liga and is played on Sunday at 16:15: odds, predictions, TV and streaming
The last two important victories, against Bilbao at home and Betis away, have put Celta Vigo back on track. For a good part of the season they were at the bottom of the La Liga table, risking relegation. A situation reversed by six points in their last two outings. Although the hosts’ journey could now come to a halt.
Atletico Madrid, who are desperate for points in order to stay in the Champions League zone, are on their way. Simeone’s team is currently fourth, but is breathing down the necks of the other contenders for the Europe that counts. A situation that, frankly, could hardly have been predicted at the start of the season given the squad that the Argentine coach has at his disposal. A squad that would undoubtedly have deserved better luck not only in the league but also in the Champions League. Instead, things went wrong, right from the start, and it is certainly important to stay afloat.
There is another fact to take into consideration and that is the one concerning the crossings between the two teams. In the last five matches, the Colchoneros have won four times. They have a special feeling with Celta Vigo that could be reconfirmed in today’s match. A challenge in which the visiting team are clear favourites.
An Atletico Madrid exultation
The prediction
If Madrid’s defence is on the right day they are unlikely to concede goals. And then it could be that day, in a match that Simeone’s side might be able to take home three very important points in the fight for the Champions League.
Celta Vigo v Atletico Madrid matchday squad
- CELTA VIGO (4-4-2): Villar; Mallo, Aidoo, Mingueza, Galan; Perez, Beltran, Veiga, De la Torre; Aspas, Larsen.
- ATLETICO MADRID (3-5-2): Oblak; Reinildo, Savic, Hermoso; Molina, Llorente, Barrios, Koke, Lemar; Griezmann, Morata.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 0-2
