Celta Vigo Faces Nice in Crucial Europa League Match

VIGO, Spain — Celta Vigo is set to take on Nice in a key Europa League match on October 23, 2025, at 21:00 local time in Balaídos. The home team is looking for their first win against a French side in European competition.

Celta manager Claudio Giráldez has made significant changes to the starting lineup, introducing Bryan Zaragoza and the veteran Iago Aspas, who recently became the player with the most appearances in the club’s history. This comes after a shaky start in La Liga, where Celta has failed to secure a win in nine matches, getting seven draws and flirting with the relegation zone.

“We need to find our rhythm again,” Giráldez said, emphasizing the importance of the match against a solid Nice team. Nice comes into the game after a recent victory over Lyon in Ligue 1, but they also have a poor record in Europe with 11 games without a win.

In addition to Aspas and Zaragoza, Celta’s lineup will include Manu Fernández, Starfelt, Marcos Alonso, Fran Beltrán, Miguel Román, and Hugo Álvarez. Giráldez has noted that Ristic is available while El-Abdellaoui is out due to severe gastroenteritis.

On the other side, Nice coach Franck Haise has also opted for six changes from their last match, leaving out key players like Boga and Diop due to various reasons, including injuries. Their lineup features Diouf, Oppong, and Abdul Samed among others.

The atmosphere at Balaídos is expected to be electric, with fans eagerly anticipating the performance of their team and hoping for a strong showing in this critical group stage match. The game will be broadcast live on Movistar Plus+.

The stakes are high as Celta aims to climb the ranks in Europe and finally secure a win at home against their French rivals.