Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Match Preview

Athletic Club host Celta Vigo at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao on 17 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Athletic Club arrive ninth on 44 points with a goal difference of -13, while Celta Vigo sit sixth on 50 points with a goal difference of 4 and are tracking towards Europa League qualification.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club face several absences. O. Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Vivian (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. N. Williams (Injury) is sidelined. In addition, Y. Berchiche (Leg Injury) is doubtful, while B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. None of these issues are suspension-related.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta Vigo also have concerns. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined. I. Moriba (Knee Injury) is doubtful, and M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. There are no listed suspensions.

Impact Summary

Athletic Club’s attacking structure is hit by the absence of creative midfielder O. Sancet and winger N. Williams, reducing their ability to convert home dominance into goals. Celta Vigo, who have scored 51 league goals, retain their key attacking figures: top scorer Borja Iglesias (14 goals, 2 assists) and top assist provider Javi Rueda (6 assists, 2 goals) are both available, preserving most of their attacking output despite midfield and defensive absences.