Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo Live Stream: LaLiga Match Preview

LaLiga returns with a crucial bottom-half clash as Rayo Vallecano hosts Celta Vigo at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas. Both teams are hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone and will be desperate for a victory to put some distance between themselves and the drop.

Match Details:

Competition	Date	Kick-off (GMT)	Venue
LaLiga	September 21, 2025	2:00 PM	Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain

Team Form and Analysis:

Rayo Vallecano has had a mixed start to their LaLiga campaign, currently sitting in 15th place with four points from their opening four matches. The hosts are coming off a disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Osasuna, a result that ended their unbeaten home run. Despite this, Rayo has shown a potent attack in flashes, scoring six goals in their last five matches across all competitions. Manager Iñigo Pérez will be looking to his team’s home advantage to turn their fortunes around. Rayo will be without Abdul Mumin and Luiz Felipe due to injury, while Fran Pérez and Nobel Mendy are facing late fitness tests.

Celta Vigo, meanwhile, has struggled to find their rhythm, currently sitting in 16th place with four points from their first five league matches. The visitors are still searching for their first league win of the season, having secured four consecutive draws and one defeat. Under manager Claudio Giráldez, Celta has been a well-organized side but has lacked a cutting edge in front of goal. Their defense has been solid, but they will be looking for a much-needed victory to gain some momentum. Celta has no reported injuries and a fully fit squad.

Head-to-Head:

The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. Rayo Vallecano has a slight edge, winning 16 of their 32 meetings, compared to Celta’s 6 wins and 10 draws. Rayo has also had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning their last two league meetings against Celta. However, a draw is a very common result between these two, with two of their last three encounters ending in a stalemate.

Player to Watch:

Rayo Vallecano: All eyes will be on their key attacking player Álvaro García, who has been in excellent form, scoring four goals in six appearances this season. The hosts will also be looking to the creativity of Jorge de Frutos to create chances and exploit any half-spaces in the Celta defense.
Celta Vigo: The focus for Celta will be on their veteran striker Borja Iglesias, who has been the team’s main provider of goals, scoring twice in five appearances. The visitors will also be looking to the experience of their captain Iago Aspas to provide a much-needed attacking spark.

Prediction:

Given both teams’ recent form and their struggles in front of goal, this match promises to be a tight and cagey affair. While Rayo has the home advantage and a slightly better recent record, Celta’s defensive solidity and their desperation for a win suggest that this will be a tough contest. A low-scoring draw or a narrow home victory for Rayo Vallecano seems like a very plausible outcome.

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