Celta Vigo vs Lyon: Match Update
Celta Vigo is set to face Lyon on March 12, 2026, at Abanca Balaídos in the UEFA Europa League round of 16. Celta Vigo currently sits sixth in La Liga and was on a four-match winning streak before suffering a defeat to Real Madrid.
The Spanish side advanced to this stage of the competition by defeating PAOK in the playoff round. Notably, Celta Vigo previously met Lyon in 2023, securing a 1-0 victory in that encounter.
Lyon, arriving as the top seed in the competition, has had a strong showing in the league phase, winning seven of their eight matches and finishing with 21 points. The French team has been prolific in front of goal, scoring in each of their last 17 matches.
In their last meeting, Celta Vigo led 1-0 before Borja Iglesias received a straight red card in the 54th minute, which shifted the momentum of the match. The final score of that match was 2-1 in favor of Lyon.
Adam Karabec has been a standout player for Lyon, contributing four goals and four assists in European play, while Celta Vigo will look to their key players, including Iago Aspas and Matias Vecino, to deliver a strong performance.
As the match approaches, observers are keen to see if Celta Vigo can replicate their previous success against Lyon or if the French side will assert their dominance as they did in their last meeting. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the lineups and any potential injuries ahead of the match.
