Athletic Club vs Celta Vigo: Match Preview and Availability

Athletic Club host Celta Vigo at Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, on 17 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 37. Athletic Club come into the fixture 9th with 44 points and a goal difference of -13, while Celta Vigo sit 6th on 50 points with a goal difference of 4.

Athletic Club Availability

Athletic Club face several absences. O. Sancet (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Vivian (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. N. Williams (Injury) is sidelined. Two further players are doubts: Y. Berchiche (Leg Injury) is doubtful, while B. Prados Diaz (Knee Injury) is doubtful. None of these absences are linked to yellow cards or red cards.

Celta Vigo Availability

Celta Vigo also have notable issues. M. Roman (Foot Injury) is sidelined. C. Starfelt (Back Injury) is sidelined. In midfield, I. Moriba (Knee Injury) is doubtful and M. Vecino (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Again, there are no suspensions listed through yellow cards or red cards.

Impact Summary

Celta Vigo’s attacking threat remains largely intact, with top scorer Borja Iglesias (14 goals, 2 assists) fully available, as is leading creator Javi Rueda (6 assists, 2 goals). Athletic Club’s attacking output is harder to quantify from the provided data, but the loss of N. Williams in particular removes a key offensive outlet, while the absence of Sancet and Vivian may unbalance both buildup and defensive stability.