Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Match Preview: La Liga 2026

Athletic Club host Celta Vigo at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 37. Athletic arrive 9th with 44 points and a goal difference of -13, while Celta sit 6th on 50 points with a goal difference of 4 and are tracking towards Europa League qualification.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic face multiple concerns. Oihan Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Dani Vivian (Ankle Injury) is sidelined, weakening the central defense. Nico Williams (Injury) is sidelined, a major blow to their attacking threat from wide areas. Yuri Berchiche (Leg Injury) is doubtful, leaving left-back depth in question. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful and may reduce midfield rotation options.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta also have notable absentees. Miguel Román (Foot Injury) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced option at the back. I. Moriba (Knee Injury) is doubtful, and M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, potentially disrupting central midfield balance. Top scorer Borja Iglesias, with 14 goals and 2 assists, is available and remains Celta’s main attacking reference, while top creator Javi Rueda, with 6 assists, is also available.

Impact Summary

Athletic lose significant wing creativity through Nico Williams, while Celta’s main damage is in central defense and midfield depth, but they crucially retain their leading scorer and top assister to sustain attacking output.