Balaídos hosts Celta Vigo vs Málaga on Sunday 13 September 2026 (14:00 CEST). Celta drew 1–1 at Getafe; Málaga were held goalless at home by Levante.
Celta Vigo: team news
Celta Vigo drew 1–1 away at Getafe, Carl Starfelt cancelling out Martín Satriano's opener. Claudio Giráldez's side lean on Iago Aspas's know-how and a compact defensive shape.
Celta Vigo Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 3-4-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Málaga: team news
Newly-promoted Málaga were held 0–0 at home by Levante — a solid if unspectacular start to life back in La Liga. Sergio Pellicer's side remain hard to break down.
The tactical picture
Iago Aspas's guile against a Málaga defence that has yet to concede this season — the hosts' clearest route to goal runs through their captain.
Picks worth knowing
- Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo, FWD): Celta's all-time top scorer, always dangerous at Balaídos.
- Predictor: Celta Vigo 2–0 Málaga.
Final prediction
Celta's home quality edges a promoted side still finding its feet in the top flight. Prediction: Celta Vigo 2–0 Málaga.