The highly anticipated La Liga match between Celta de Vigo and Deportivo Alavés is set to take place at the Balaídos stadium. This match marks Matchday 29 of the LALIGA EA SPORTS, kicking off at 16:15. Celta de Vigo, under the management of Claudio Giráldez, aims to secure a spot in the Champions League. On the other hand, Deportivo Alavés, managed by Quique Sánchez Flores, is striving to escape the relegation zone.
Confirmed Lineups for Celta vs. Alavés
Celta de Vigo’s Starting Eleven
- Andrei Radu (Goalkeeper)
- Javi Rodríguez
- Joseph Aidoo
- Carlos Domínguez
- Álvaro Núñez
- Hugo Sotelo
- Óscar Mingueza
- Hugo Álvarez
- Jones El-Abdellaoui
- Borja Iglesias
- Ferrán Jutglà
Deportivo Alavés’ Starting Eleven
- Antonio Sivera (Goalkeeper)
- Ángel Pérez
- Tenaglia
- Parada
- Jon Pacheco
- Jonny Otto
- Antonio Blanco
- Carles Aleñá
- Robert Ibáñez
- Lucas Boyé
- Toni Martínez
Managerial Insights
Before the match, Giráldez discussed the significance of maintaining realistic expectations for European qualification. He emphasized the unpredictable nature of football, stating, “We must keep our feet on the ground and focus on the Alavés match.”
Conversely, Sánchez Flores praised Celta’s young and dynamic squad while acknowledging the defensive challenges his team faces. He noted that it’s crucial for his side to improve their defensive statistics, stating, “A team cannot go 13 games without a clean sheet.”
Both teams enter this matchup with differing objectives, making the stakes high for Celta de Vigo and Deportivo Alavés alike as they clash in this vital La Liga contest on Matchday 29.
