The action in La Liga continues this Tuesday as Celta de Vigo welcome Levante to the Estadio de Balaídos for Match Day 36, a fixture that carries significant weight at both ends of the table.
Currently sitting in 6th place with 50 points, Celta de Vigo are enjoying a strong campaign under manager Claudio Giráldez. Their most recent outing saw them secure a gritty 0-1 away victory against Atlético de Madrid, proving they can grind out results against top-tier opposition. However, despite their lofty position, the Sky Blues have shown some inconsistency at home recently, with just one win in their last six matches at Balaídos and a concerning run of six consecutive games conceding goals on their own turf.
On the other side, Levante find themselves in a precarious 19th position with 36 points, desperately fighting to climb out of the relegation zone. Their recent form offers a glimmer of hope, as Luís Castro's men bounced back with an impressive 3-2 win over Osasuna. But the Frogs face a daunting challenge on the road—they have managed only one victory in their last ten away matches and are currently on a seven-game winless streak away from home.
Historically, Celta de Vigo have dominated this matchup. In 31 previous meetings across all competitions, Celta hold 16 wins compared to Levante's six. At Balaídos specifically, the home side has won seven of 15 encounters, while Levante have claimed four victories. In La Liga alone, Celta boast 12 wins, five draws, and just five losses against their opponents.
For Tuesday's clash, Celta are expected to field a lineup similar to their recent win over Atlético, featuring goalkeeper Ionut Radu, defenders Javi Rodríguez and Marcos Alonso, midfield engine Ilaix Moriba, and forwards Borja Iglesias and Williot Swedberg. Levante will likely counter with Mathew Ryan in goal, Matías Moreno anchoring the defense, and Kareem Tunde leading the attack alongside Carlos Espí.
Manager Claudio Giráldez has faced Levante just once before and emerged victorious, a stat that will boost his confidence. Meanwhile, Celta are riding a three-match scoring streak and have gone two games unbeaten overall. Levante, though, have lost only two of their last ten matches, suggesting they are not an easy side to break down.
With European qualification at stake for Celta and survival on the line for Levante, this midweek showdown promises plenty of drama. Will the home side capitalize on their historical edge, or can Levante finally end their road woes?