RC Celta de Vigo welcomes Deportivo Alavés to the Estadio de Balaídos for round nine of LaLiga EA Sports, with both clubs desperate to snap winless domestic streaks.
Stalemate and Stoppage-Time Defeat in Vigo
Celta enters the ninth-matchday fixture with just one victory in LaLiga play so far this season, according to MARCA. Giráldez saw his squad settle for a draw away against Elche last weekend before suffering a late heartbreak in continental competition.
The Europa League Blow Against Juventus
Celta’s preparations for the weekend were dented by a punishing defeat in the UEFA Europa League earlier in the week. MARCA reported that the celestial club fell to Juventus after conceding a decisive goal to Kolo Muani during stoppage time. That late blow compounded a sluggish domestic campaign where victories have proved hard to come by for the Galician side.
Alavés Loses Early-Season Momentum
On the opposing side, Deportivo Alavés arrives in Vigo searching for the rhythm that defined the opening weeks of their league campaign. MARCA noted that the vitorianos briefly climbed to the top of the LaLiga standings during the early rounds of the championship.
Deportivo Alavés supporters at an away match against Celta de Vigo. (22.03.2026) pic.twitter.com/M4Ej1guAtR
Winless Runs Meet at Estadio de Balaídos
Alavés has since hit a significant roadblock, failing to win any of their last four matches while collecting just a single point from a possible 12. Kickoff arrives with both clubs looking to recover, as MARCA outlined that Alavés is traversing a rough patch of results while Giráldez evaluates his squad’s fitness following their demanding trip in Europe.
