Celta Vigo vs. Getafe: La Liga Season Opener Preview
It’s a new season, and Celta Vigo is ready to kick things off in style! They'll be welcoming Getafe to the Balaidos Stadium this Sunday for what promises to be an exciting start to their 2025-26 La Liga campaign.
After a fantastic run last season, where they finished seventh and secured a spot in the Europa League, Celta Vigo is feeling confident. This was their best finish in nine years, and they're looking to prove they can handle both domestic and European challenges this season. The team, led by Claudio Giraldez, has brought in some serious talent this summer, with five new signings including Ilaix Moriba from RB Leipzig and Bryan Zaragoza. While they said goodbye to Jorgen Strand Larsen, who moved to Wolves in a big-money deal, the squad is still loaded with quality.
On the other side, Getafe is coming off a tougher season, finishing 13th and just barely avoiding relegation. They know there's room for improvement and are hoping for a much stronger performance this year. The club has been busy in the transfer market as well, with key arrivals like Juanmi from Real Betis. They did lose their reliable defender Omar Alderete to Sunderland, but with new faces in the mix, they're aiming to climb the table.
Looking at their history, Celta has a slight edge over Getafe, but these matches are always a close contest. Last season, Celta won both encounters, so Getafe will definitely be looking for revenge.
As for the starting lineups, Celta has a few players with late fitness doubts, including Joseph Aidoo. Still, fans can expect to see some of the new signings like Moriba and Zaragoza making their debut. Meanwhile, Getafe will be without a couple of key players due to suspension, and new signing Juanmi is a game-time decision due to injury. All eyes will be on Getafe’s striker Borja Mayoral, who will be hoping to recapture his 2023-24 scoring form.
