Barcelona aims to maintain their nine-point lead in La Liga as they face Celta Vigo at Camp Nou on April 22. The match is set to kick off at 8:30 PM BST.
Key points
Barcelona aims to secure three points
Celta Vigo is the opponent
Match at Camp Nou
Kick-off at 8:30 PM BST
Barcelona leads La Liga by nine points
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Barcelona vs Celta Vigo â Match preview and team news
Barcelona will look to secure all three points and keep the nine-point lead at the top of the La Liga table as they welcome Celta Vigo to the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Barcelona vs Celta Vigo â Match preview and team news
Date:Â Wednesday, 22nd April.
Kick-off:Â 8:30pm BST.
Venue:Â Camp Nou.
Barcelona team news
The biggest boost for Hansi Flick is the return of Pau CubarsĂ, who is expected to slot straight back into the starting XI after serving a suspension in Europe.
Furthermore, the midfield sees a long-awaited reunion as Frenkie de Jong and Pedri are both fit to start together for the first time in three months, providing much-needed control.
However, the squad isnât at full strength; Raphinha remains out with a hamstring issue, and Andreas Christensen is a long-term absentee with a knee injury.
There are also late concerns regarding Marc Bernalâs ankle, which may limit his involvement.
Ferran Torres is expected to lead the attack, supported by the creative duo of and .
Q&A
What time does the Barcelona vs Celta Vigo match start?
The match is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM BST on April 22.
Where is the Barcelona vs Celta Vigo match being held?
The match will take place at Camp Nou in Barcelona.
What is Barcelona's current lead in La Liga before the match?
Barcelona holds a nine-point lead at the top of the La Liga table.
What date is the Barcelona vs Celta Vigo match?
The match is on Wednesday, April 22.
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Manager Claudio GirĂĄldez welcomes back Javi RodrĂguez, who is set to reclaim his spot in the back three after missing the previous match due to a suspension.
There is further good news in defence as Carl Starfelt has reportedly overcome a lingering back issue and is expected to start.
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In the middle of the park, Ilaix Moriba and MatĂas Vecino will likely anchor the team to provide a platform for Borja Iglesias, their leading marksman with 15 goals this season. Celta will look up to the link-up play between Iglesias and Ferran Jutgla to exploit any gaps in the Barcelona defence.
Form
Barcelona
Domestically, the Blaugrana are in exceptional form, having secured seven consecutive league victories, including a recent 4-1 thrashing of Espanyol. However, they are looking to bounce back from European disappointment after being eliminated from the Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid despite a 2-1 second-leg win.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo finds themselves in a difficult slump, having lost four of their last five competitive matches. This dip includes a 3-1 defeat to Freiburg that saw them exit the Europa League quarter-finals last week. In La Liga, they have struggled for consistency with just one win in their last five outings, recently falling 3-0 to Real Oviedo. Despite this, they remain strong travelers, suffering only one loss in their last 12 away trips.
Predicted lineups
Barcelona: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Cancelo; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Fermin; Torres
