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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 35
Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo
Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
Madrid, Spain
Sunday, 12 May 2024
Kick-off is at 16h15
Atletico Madrid will play host to a revitalised Celta Vigo side in a
La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 12 May.
Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo Current Form
The Mattress Makers emerged as 1-0 winners over Real Mallorca away on 4 May and they are undefeated in their last two matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Atletico are also unbeaten in their last two home matches in the league having registered two successive wins at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.
Meanwhile, Celta secured a 3-2 victory over Villarreal CF at home on 5 May and it was their second win in their last three La Liga matches.
However, the Sky Blues are winless in their last two away matches in the league having registered two consecutive defeats on the road.
Team News
Atletico have no suspension worries coming into this game, but Thomas Lemar and Memphis Depay are currently injured.
Celta, on the other hand, will be without the injured trio of Renato Tapia, Joseph Aidoo and Carlos Dotor, but the club has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"The team interpreted the plan very well," Atletico manager Diego Simeone said after his side's win over Mallorca.
"The commitment was incredible from [Angel] Correa to [Jan] Oblak to play an intelligent game from a defensive point of view.
"After the goal, we controlled the game. We defended as a team and did a great job. We need to continue improving, and we can't stop pushing until the season is over."
Head-to-Head
Atletico thrashed Celta 3-0 in their last La Liga meeting which took place at the Abanca-Balaídos on 21 October 2023.
As a result, the Mattress Makers are undefeated in their last 10 matches in the league against the Sky Blues having registered seven wins and three draws.
La Liga matchday 35 fixtures
Friday, 10 May
21:00 - Deportivo Alaves v Girona FC
Saturday, 11 May
14:00 - Real Mallorca v Las Palmas
16:15 - Villarreal CF v Sevilla FC
18:30 - Granada CF v Real Madrid
21:00 - Athletic Bilbao v Osasuna
Sunday 12 May
14:00 - Cadiz CF v Getafe CF
16:15 - Atletico Madrid v Celta Vigo
18:30 - Valencia CF v Rayo Vallecano
21:00 - Real Betis v Almeria
Monday, 13 May
21:00 - FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad
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