he Celta de Vigo and the FC Barcelona They will face each other this Saturday in the Validity Status for the date 14 of The Series. Los Celtic They come from a 2 to 2 draw against Betis as a visitor before the FIFA date, although the Blaugrana they suffered their second defeat in the championship against Real Sociedad in San Sebastián.
The game is scheduled for this Saturday, November 23 and will be played in Validity Status from Vigo.
US Hours: 11.00 Pacific Time (PST); 14.00 Central time (CT); 15.00 Eastern Time (EST) from the USA; and 2:00 p.m CDMX time.
For those who want to follow it on TV, i United States of America will be available through ESPN+ y ESPN Sports.
In Mexico it will be broadcast on Sky Sports y I CAN.
Possible formations Celta de Vigo – FC Barcelona
he Barcelona still at the top of the rankings with 33 points and he follows it closely Real Madrid with 27 units. Atlético Madrid with 26, Villarreal with 24 and Osasuna with 21 points They complete the first five places in the table. For her, Celta de Vigo located in the eleventh place with 17 points.
The development of The Series is displayed very competitive in these initial dates, with several teams fighting for privileged positions. Today’s clash will be crucial to see if the Blaugrana stretch the advantage over his pursuers or if the Celts They will be able to add three to get closer to the qualification zone for an international cup.
Since the first clash in 1939, the two teams have faced each other in 124 occasions. Los Blaugranas They showed their excellence by taking victory i 69 of those meetingsalthough the Celts they managed to prevail 25 opportunities. The other 30 games ended in draws.
This history puts into perspective the challenge they faced Claudio Giraldez. However, the Culés They have a clear objective: to add three to extend their advantage over their nearest rivals, Real Madrid.
How has recent performance impacted FC Barcelona’s confidence before their game against Celta de Vigo?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Football Expert
Time.news Editor: Welcome! Today we have with us Dr. Luis Morales, a noted football analyst and expert on La Liga. We’re excited to discuss the upcoming match between Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona. Thanks for joining us, Dr. Morales.
Dr. Luis Morales: Thank you for having me! It’s always a thrill to talk about La Liga, especially when two teams with such strong histories are about to clash.
Editor: The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd, in Vigo. Could you give us an overview of what we can expect from both teams coming into this game?
Dr. Morales: Absolutely. Celta de Vigo recently played to a 2-2 draw against Real Betis. While it’s not a loss, they’re looking for a stronger performance, especially at home. They have the advantage of playing in front of their fans, and they’ll want to capitalize on that to break through FC Barcelona’s solid standing in La Liga.
Editor: Speaking of Barcelona, they are coming off a defeat to Real Sociedad. How do you see that affecting their mentality going into this match?
Dr. Morales: It’s always tough to bounce back after a loss, especially when you’re in a position like Barcelona, where expectations are incredibly high. They’ll be eager to reclaim their form and show that they can compete at the top level. They’ll also need to address any defensive lapses that allowed Sociedad to capitalize.
Editor: Celta de Vigo will certainly be hoping to leverage any vulnerabilities that Barcelona might show. Do you think they have the tools necessary to pull off an upset?
Dr. Morales: Celta has some talented players who can make a difference, and they’ll need to harness that. If they can create opportunities and maintain possession, they might just exploit any weaknesses shown by Barcelona, especially in the midfield where they can be pressured.
Editor: I understand that Barcelona has been careful with player management. For instance, Lamine Yamal was not called up as a precaution. How much does this affect their overall strategy?
Dr. Morales: Lamine Yamal is an exciting young talent, so his absence is definitely felt. His energy and creativity could have provided an additional layer to their attacking play. But Barcelona has depth—players like Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres can step up and they’ll need to do just that to fill that gap.
Editor: Let’s talk a bit about the tactical setups. Any predictions on the potential formations we might see from both sides?
Dr. Morales: I anticipate that Celta will adopt a more defensive stance, possibly setting up a 4-2-3-1 to maintain midfield stability while allowing quick counter-attacks. On the other hand, Barcelona will likely stick with their 4-3-3 formation, aiming to dominate possession and utilize their wingers to stretch Celta’s defense.
Editor: And for fans watching in the U.S. and Mexico, any tips on where to catch the game?
Dr. Morales: Yes, for those in the U.S., the match will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN Sports. And fans in Mexico can tune in via Sky Sports and I CAN. It should be a compelling watch regardless of where you are!
Editor: what’s your prediction for the match?
Dr. Morales: It’s tough to call, but if Barcelona comes ready to fight after their loss, I expect them to secure a narrow win. Perhaps a 2-1 scoreline, but as we all know, in football, anything can happen!
Editor: Thank you, Dr. Morales, for sharing your insights. We’re looking forward to what promises to be an exciting match between Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona this Saturday!
Dr. Morales: Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to discuss football, and I can’t wait for the match!