Barcelona Aims to Bounce Back Against Celta Vigo in La Liga Clash

On matchday 14 of the 2024/25 LaLiga season, Hansi Flick‘s Barcelona is set to face Claudio Giráldez‘s Celta Vigo at the Estadio Balaídos. The match, scheduled for Saturday, November 23, kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

Barcelona, currently leading the LaLiga table with a six-point advantage, is looking to bounce back from a recent 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad. Despite this loss, Barcelona has been in stellar form this season, with only three losses and 14 wins through 17 games in all competitions. Key players like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have been instrumental in their success.

Celta Vigo, on the other hand, has had a mixed season, sitting in the middle of the table. Their recent game ended in a 2-2 draw against Real Betis. Borja Iglesias has been a standout performer for Celta, but the team needs to improve its defense and overall cohesion to challenge a powerhouse like Barcelona.

Barcelona’s lineup for the match is expected to include Iñaki Peña in goal, Jules Koundé and Íñigo Martínez in defense, and a midfield featuring Marc Casadó and Gavi. With injuries to Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati, Fermín López is likely to replace Lamine Yamal on the wing. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski are set to lead the attack.

The match promises to be an intriguing encounter given the current form of both teams. Barcelona’s motivation to maintain their lead at the top of the table and Celta Vigo’s need to find consistency make this a crucial game for both sides.