Celta Vigo vs Mallorca – News and Probable Lineups

Both Celta Vigo and Mallorca are looking to get back to winning ways in Spain’s top division as they prepare for their La Liga clash on Sunday evening.

Celta currently sits seventh in the La Liga standings, just one point shy of sixth-placed Espanyol, while Mallorca is positioned 18th, trailing Rayo Vallecano, who occupy 17th place, by one point.

Match overview

Celta comes into this fixture following a 2-1 win against PAOK in the first leg of their Europa League knockout playoff, putting them in a favorable position for the return leg in Spain on February 26.

The Sky Blues have now shifted their focus back to La Liga, aiming for their first victory in Spain’s top flight since January 18.

Claudio Giraldez’s team has only managed to earn two points from their last four games, yet a solid league campaign thus far has still placed Celta in seventh position, just one point behind sixth-placed Espanyol in the race for European football next season.

This term, Celta has only lost six times in La Liga, but a total of ten draws has hindered their progress higher up the table.

Remarkably, the Sky Blues hold the third-worst home record in Spain’s top flight this season, securing merely 14 points from 12 games, with most of their success in the 2025-26 season coming on the road, where they boast the third-best away record.

Mallorca comes into this match after a 2-1 defeat at home to Real Betis, and they suffered a 3-0 loss against Barcelona in their last away fixture on February 7.

The Pirates hold a record of six victories, six draws, and twelve defeats from their 24 league matches this season, leaving them with 24 points in 18th place in Spain’s top division.

Jagoba Arrasate’s side finds themselves one point adrift of 17th-placed Rayo Vallecano, and they have struggled defensively this season, having conceded 39 goals in their 24 fixtures—a record that ranks among the worst in the league.

Last season, Mallorca finished 10th in the top flight of Spain, just four points away from European positions, but this season has proven more challenging for the club.

The Pirates drew 1-1 with Celta in their earlier meeting this season, but the last time they faced off in Vigo, it was a 2-0 victory for the home side.

Celta Vigo La Liga form:

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Celta Vigo form (all competitions):

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Mallorca La Liga form:

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Team News

Celta will miss Alvaro Nunez for Sunday’s match, and Hugo Sotelo’s presence is doubtful, but the rest of the squad appears to be in good condition.

Head coach Giraldez is expected to make adjustments from the lineup that started against PAOK in the Europa League, with Javier Rueda, Hugo Alvarez, and Matias Vecino likely to be integrated into the starting XI.

However, Iago Aspas is anticipated to retain his place in the lineup, having played only 65 minutes against PAOK and scored in the 2-1 win.

As for Mallorca, Takuma Asano and Jan Salas are sidelined due to injury, while Marash Kumbulla is doubtful for the upcoming game.

Sergi Darder performed well in the number 10 role against Real Betis last time and is likely to maintain that position for the encounter with Celta.

Vedat Muriqi has netted 16 goals in La Liga during an impressive season and will continue to be a key player in attack.

Celta Vigo probable starting XI:

Radu; Alonso, Starfelt, Fernandez; Rueda, Vecino, F Lopez, Alvarez; Swedberg, Churches, Blades

Mallorca probable starting XI:

Roman; Maffeo, Raillo, Valjent, Mojica; Luvumbo, Darder, Mascarell, Costa, Virgili; Muriqi

Mallorca will enter this match with a slight edge in freshness, which may be significant. While Celta enjoys home advantage, they’ve faced challenges playing in front of their own supporters this season, leading to a shared points forecast on Sunday.