The Catalan giant brought in Flick in 2024 after going trophyless the previous season—and immediately claimed all three domestic trophies. Naturally, they also aimed for the Champions League this year, but after reaching the quarterfinals, they lost the home leg against Atletico and only managed a narrow win away, which saw them knocked out.
The same opponent also eliminated the favorite in the Copa del Rey semifinals. So far, only the Supercup has been won, with consecutive victories over Athletic and Real Madrid. Still, in La Liga, they have pulled away from all competitors, including their rivals from Madrid, who have dropped many points this spring. In the previous round, Espanyol were confidently beaten 4-1.
The club from Vigo surprised last season by finishing seventh, which allowed them to return to the Europa League. There, the Spaniards reached the quarterfinals but lost both matches to Freiburg. At the same time, they’re trying to maintain their level in the 2024/2025 La Liga, though consistency is lacking. After defeating Valencia, they then lost to Oviedo, 0-3.
The champion is showing good statistics: scoring 2.71 goals on average, though conceding a fair amount as well, with 0.97 per game. Giráldez’s team scores 1.42 goals per game but allows opponents to net 1.29.
Recent Matches: Barcelona vs Celta
In the last five meetings, the club from Vigo managed just one draw at home in autumn 2024, losing the other encounters.
The visitors have faded, so the champion at home should win easily—we recommend betting on them with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds – 1.65).
Barcelona vs Celta: Key Statistics and Trends
Barcelona have won ten of their last twelve matches
61% of Barcelona’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.68 goals per game
Celta have won two of their last nine matches
65% of Celta’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total is 2.71 goals per game
Barcelona vs Celta: Probable Starting Lineups
Barcelona play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Joan Garcia – Joao Cancelo, Martin, Cubarsi, Araujo – Pedri, Garcia – Marcus Rashford, Lopez, Yamal – Olmo. Raphinha and Christensen remain sidelined through injury.
Celta use a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu – Carlos Dominguez, Aidoo, Rodriguez – Nunez, Mingueza, Sotelo, El-Abdellaoui – Alvarez, Iglesias, Jutglà. Roman and Starfelt are unavailable.
