Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Match Preview: La Liga 2026

Match Context

Villarreal host Celta Vigo at Estadio de la Ceramica on 26 April 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 32. Villarreal come in sitting 3rd with 62 points and a goal difference of 20, while Celta Vigo are 7th on 44 points with a goal difference of 3.

Villarreal Availability

Villarreal face several defensive absences. P. Cabanes (Knee Injury) is sidelined. L. Costa (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. S. Mourino (Injury) is doubtful. None of Villarreal’s leading scorers or assist providers are listed among the absentees, so attacking focal points G. Mikautadze and Alberto Moleiro are expected to be available.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta Vigo are also depleted. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. W. Swedberg (Calf Injury) is sidelined. M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer Borja Iglesias is not listed among the unavailable players and should lead the line.

Impact Summary

Both sides are hit more in midfield and defense than in pure attacking roles. Villarreal retain the creativity and goals of G. Mikautadze and Alberto Moleiro, preserving much of their attacking output. Celta Vigo’s main goal threat Borja Iglesias remains available, but the loss of M. Vecino and the doubts over C. Starfelt could weaken their structure behind the attack.