Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo Match Preview

Match Context

Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on 2026-05-09 (kick-off 16:30 UTC), in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Atletico Madrid arrive fourth on 63 points with a goal difference of 21, while Celta Vigo sit sixth on 47 points and a goal difference of 4.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Diego Simeone must manage several absences.

• J. Alvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• N. Gonzalez (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Cardoso (Contusion) is doubtful.

Key attackers A. Sørloth (12 league goals) and creator G. Simeone (4 goals, 6 assists) are both available, preserving much of Atletico Madrid’s forward threat.

Celta Vigo Availability

Rafa Benítez also faces notable issues.

• M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined.
• J. Rueda (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
• C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined.
• M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Top scorer Borja Iglesias (13 league goals, 2 assists) is available to lead the line for Celta Vigo.

Impact Summary

Atletico Madrid lose depth in attack and midfield but retain their primary goal sources and main creative midfielder, limiting the overall attacking downgrade. Celta Vigo’s main damage is structural: the suspension of J. Rueda and injury to C. Starfelt weaken build-up and defensive stability rather than pure goal output, placing extra creative and scoring responsibility on Borja Iglesias and the remaining attacking unit.