Match Context
The La Liga clash at Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia kicks off on 2026-04-05 at 14:15 UTC. Valencia enter the regular season round 30 in 13th place on 35 points (goal difference -10), while Celta Vigo sit 6th with 41 points and a goal difference of 6, pushing for a Conference League qualification spot.
Valencia Availability
Valencia face a lengthy absentee list. Julen Agirrezabala (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Copete (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Diakhaby (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Foulquier (Knee Injury) is sidelined. T. Rendall/Thierry Correia (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. F. Ugrinic (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Gaya (Injury) is doubtful. J. Guerra (Injury) is doubtful. Key attacker Hugo Duro, with 9 league goals, is available, as is creator Luis Rioja, who has 5 assists.
Celta Vigo Availability
Celta Vigo’s issues are lighter but still notable. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Their leading scorer Borja Iglesias, on 11 league goals and 2 assists, is available.
Impact Summary
Valencia’s absences are concentrated in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting stability and buildup, though their main attacking outputs (Duro and Rioja) remain intact. Celta Vigo lose midfield depth and control with Vecino out, but with Borja Iglesias fit, their primary goal threat and much of their attacking output are preserved.
