Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo – Match preview and team news

Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo – Match preview and team news Atletico Madrid welcomes Celta Vigo to Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday in a La Liga clash. After a disappointing loss to Arsenal away from home in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final, Atletico shifts their focus back to La Liga and continue their chase for the third spot in the league table. Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 9th May.

Kick-off: 5:30pm BST. Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid. Atletico Madrid team news Diego Simeone faces a significant selection headache in attack, as star forward Julian Alvarez has been ruled out after aggravating an ankle injury during the match against Arsenal.

The midfield is also depleted; Johnny Cardoso is confirmed to miss the remainder of the season with a high-grade ankle sprain, while Pablo Barrios and Nicolás González remain sidelined with persistent thigh issues. Additionally, Giuliano Simeone is considered a major doubt. Consequently, Simeone is expected to lean on Alexander Sorloth to lead the line, supported by a midfield featuring Obed Vargas and Koke.

The Colchoneros will be desperate to secure all three points to solidify their domestic standing despite these mounting fitness concerns. Celta Vigo team news Celta Vigo travels to the capital with European ambitions but faces defensive thinning of their own. Manager Claudio Giráldez will be without Javi Rueda, who is serving a suspension after accumulating five yellow cards.