Celta Vigo Battles Atletico Madrid in Crucial LaLiga Clash

On Sunday, October 5th, 2025, Celta Vigo will host Atletico Madrid in a crucial LaLiga encounter at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. The hosts have endured a difficult start to the season, failing to win any of their first seven league games, a rare occurrence in the club's history.

Celta Vigo's recent form has been mixed, with a 3-1 Europa League victory over PAOK Thessaloniki followed by a 1-2 domestic loss against Elche. The team's attacking output has been limited, scoring just six goals so far this campaign.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has found its rhythm after a stuttering start. The Rojiblancos delivered an emphatic 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in their most recent LaLiga outing, with Julian Alvarez netting a hat-trick. They followed this up with an impressive 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, where Antoine Griezmann scored his 200th goal for the club.

Celta Vigo will be without several key players for this challenging fixture, as Javi Rueda, Mihailo Ristic, and Sergio Carreira are all sidelined with injuries. Despite these setbacks, head coach Claudio Giraldez has expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete against the top-level opposition.

Atletico Madrid also has its own injury concerns, with Alexander Sørloth, José Giménez, and Thiago Almada all unavailable. However, the Madrid outfit received a boost with several key players, including Marcos Llorente and Pablo Barrios, called up for Spain's international squad, indicating their strong current form.

The history between these two sides suggests a tough challenge for the hosts, as Celta Vigo has not beaten Atletico in their last 13 meetings, their longest winless run against the Rojiblancos. Atletico has also won their last five trips to Vigo, their longest winning streak against the Sky Blues in the Primera Division.