Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo Match Preview: La Liga Clash

Athletic Club host Celta Vigo at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 37. Athletic sit 9th on 44 points, while Celta Vigo are 6th with 50 points and a positive goal difference of 4.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic face multiple concerns. Oihan Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. Dani Vivian (Ankle Injury) is sidelined, weakening central defense. Nico Williams (Injury) is sidelined, a potential major blow to their wing threat. Yuri Berchiche (Leg Injury) is doubtful, leaving left-back depth in question. B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful, reducing midfield options.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta also have notable absences. Miguel Román (Foot Injury) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined, removing an experienced defensive option. I. Moriba (Knee Injury) is doubtful, affecting midfield rotation. M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful, which could impact Celta’s control in the middle.

Impact Summary

Athletic Club have scored 40 league goals, and the loss of Nico Williams and Sancet strips creativity and direct pace from their attack. Celta Vigo, with 51 goals, retain key attacking figures, including leading scorer Borja Iglesias on 14 league goals, who is fully available. Overall, Athletic’s attacking output looks more compromised than Celta’s ahead of kickoff.