FC Barcelona vs RC Celta de Vigo
Wednesday, Apr 22 • 19:30 GMT
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The stage is set at their home ground as FC Barcelona prepare to face RC Celta de Vigo in Primera Division action. With both sides competing near the top of the table, this match could have significant implications for their title aspirations.
FC Barcelona come into this fixture in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, currently on a four-match winning run. The hosts will be confident of maintaining their strong form at their home ground. Meanwhile, RC Celta de Vigo have enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five in recent outings. The visitors will need to improve their recent performances to get anything from this fixture.
In the current standings, FC Barcelona sit in 1st place with 64 points, while RC Celta de Vigo occupy in 6th place on 40 points. The hosts will be keen to protect their superior league position, while the visitors see this as an opportunity to close the gap. FC Barcelona's superior attacking output (71 goals) gives them an edge on paper.
The contrasting fortunes of these two teams suggests the hosts should have the upper hand. With title implications at stake, both managers will be acutely aware of the importance of securing all three points. Both teams will be determined to claim the points in this Primera Division encounter.