Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo Match Update

Match at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, on 2026-05-09 (La Liga, Regular Season - 35). Atletico Madrid enter in 4th place on 63 points, with a goal difference of 21. Celta Vigo sit 6th on 47 points, goal difference 4, both pushing for European qualification.

Atletico Madrid Availability

Diego Simeone will be without several options. J. Álvarez (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. P. Barrios (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. González (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. In midfield, J. Cardoso (Contusion) is doubtful. None of Atletico’s listed absentees feature among the current La Liga top scorers or assist providers, so key attacking figures such as A. Sørloth and G. Simeone are available.

Celta Vigo Availability

For Celta, M. Román (Foot Injury) is sidelined. J. Rueda (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined, weakening the defensive core. In midfield, M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Crucially, leading scorer Borja Iglesias remains available in attack.

Impact Summary

Atletico’s absences mainly affect squad depth rather than their primary goal and assist sources, preserving much of their attacking output. Celta, by contrast, lose stability at the back with Starfelt out and Rueda suspended, but retain their main scoring threat in Borja Iglesias, keeping their offensive potential largely intact.