Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Match Preview

Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 2026-05-09, in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Atletico sit 4th on 63 points with a goal difference of 21, while Celta are 6th on 47 points and a goal difference of 4.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Atletico have several concerns. J. Alvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Cardoso (Contusion) is doubtful. None of these feature among the league’s listed top scorers or assist providers, so Atletico’s primary attacking reference A. Sørloth (12 league goals) is available, as is key creator G. Simeone (6 assists, 4 goals).

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta also travel with notable absentees. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. J. Rueda (Yellow Cards, suspension) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined. M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Their leading scorer Borja Iglesias (13 league goals, 2 assists) is available and will shoulder the main attacking burden.

Impact Summary

Atletico retain their main attacking output through A. Sørloth and G. Simeone, with absences mainly affecting depth and midfield balance. Celta, by contrast, lose defensive stability and midfield control through Starfelt, Rueda and the potentially missing Vecino, but crucially keep Borja Iglesias, preserving most of their goal threat.