Barcelona Eye Seven-Point Lead Against In-Form Celta Vigo

Spanish La Liga  -  FC Barcelona VS Celta Vigo
Match Time:19-04-2025 22:15 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Barcelona will look to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points when they host Celta Vigo at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Currently four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, Barcelona aims to maintain their position, while Celta Vigo sits seventh, five points off the European spots.

Team Analysis:
Barcelona, with 22 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, lead La Liga with 70 points, four ahead of Real Madrid. They have scored an impressive 84 goals in 31 matches.
A win over Celta Vigo would extend their lead to seven points. The teams drew 2-2 earlier this season, but Barcelona won 3-2 in their last meeting. Celta, in good form, has recently shown their ability to challenge top teams, including a 2-1 win over Barcelona in May 2021, and are now in European contention.

Player Situation:
Barcelona will be missing Alejandro Balde, Marc Casado, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Bernal due to injuries, but no new issues were reported after their match against Dortmund. Head coach Flick is expected to make changes, with Pedri, Inigo Martinez, Ferran Torres, and Dani Olmo in contention. Gerard Martin will continue at left-back in Balde's absence, while Araujo and Gavi may drop out after the Champions League game.
For Celta Vigo, Hugo Alvarez and Carl Starfelt are out due to injuries, with Carlos Dominguez set to replace Starfelt in defense. Fer Lopez and Ilaix Moriba could also start, while Pablo Duran is likely to remain in midfield.

Result Prediction:
This could be a challenging match for Barcelona, especially after their tough game in Germany. While Celta's recent form has been strong, Barcelona is expected to secure a crucial three points.

Predicted Result: Barcelona 2-1 Celta Vigo