Celta Vigo vs Atletico Madrid match Analysis and Prediction

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The reigning champions this weekend kick off their defense of the La Liga cup at the Municipal de Balaidos against Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo were prolific scorers at Balaidos last season and Eduardo Coudet’s charges can be competitive. Following a poor start to the season, Eduardo Coudet’s side dropped to the foot of the La Liga table after 10 matches, but they quickly turned their form around to climb into the top half.

Celta Vigo come into this game on the back of a 1-0 win over Bruno Lage’s Wolvehampton Wanderers in a friendly game in the pre-season preparations. Iago Aspas penalty sealed the deal for Eduardo Coudet’s Celta Vigo.

Atletico Madrid had an outstanding season 2020-21. They came into the season to prove a point and had established themselves to be the favorites having collected 54points in 21 games and kept their consistency to the title.

Simeone’s men come to this match with a point to prove to the La Liga top flights that they are still the league’s favorite. Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Feyenoord in a friendly match in the preseason. Angel Correa scored the consolation goal.

Celta Vigo vs Atletico head to head

Atletico Madrid have been the heads in the 45 head to head matches with 22 victories and 11 draws. Celta Vigo have managed only 12 victories. Celta Vigo failed to win over Atletico Madrid at home last season.

Atletico 2-2 Celta Vigo 08/02/21
Celta Vigo 0-2 Atletico 17/10/20
Celta Vigo 1-1 Atletico 07/07/20
Atletico 0-0 Celta Vigo 21/09/19
Atletico 2-0 Celta Vigo 13/04/19

Home

Wolvehampton 0-1 Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo 0-0 Vicente Barcelos
Celta Vigo 3-0 Atletico Sanluqueno
Celta Vigo 2-3 Real Betis Sevilla
Barcelona 1-2 Celta Vigo

Away

Feyenoord 2-1 Atletico
Cadiz 4-2 Atletico
Wolfsburg 1-2 Atletico
Salzburg 1-0 Atletico
Atletico 5-4 Numancia

Celta Vigo team news

Celta Vigo have no recorded injuries and they will be fit to meet the champions here. Summer signings Javi Galan, Franco Cervi and Jose Fontan to be fully registered before they can feature.

Atletico Madrid team news

Madrid will lack the services of Marcos Paulo and Joao Felix. Felipe and Hector Herrera are doubted to be available for this match. Luiz Suarez will lead Atletico to this match.