Villarreal vs Celta Vigo Match Preview: La Liga Showdown
Villarreal host Celta Vigo at Estadio de la Ceramica on 26 April 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 32. Villarreal come into the fixture sitting 3rd on 62 points with 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 attacking contributors appear on the unavailable list, so key forwards such as G. Mikautadze and Alberto Moleiro are expected to be available to support a side that has scored 57 league goals so far.
Celta Vigo Availability
Celta Vigo also have notable issues in midfield and defense.
- 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, with 11 league goals and 2 assists, is not listed among the absentees and should lead the line for a Celta Vigo team that has produced 44 league goals.
Impact Summary
Both teams are spared major blows to their primary attacking units, with Villarreal’s creative pair G. Mikautadze and Alberto Moleiro, and Celta Vigo’s finisher Borja Iglesias, all expected to feature. The main impact falls on squad depth and defensive stability rather than direct attacking output.
