Atletico Madrid vs Celta Preview & Prediction

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Atletico Madrid face Celta Vigo as they return to domestic action after their midweek elimination in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.

Kick-off date/time: 9 May 2026 at 5:40 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so any game may be televised on one of their affiliated channels

How to watch online: UK – Premier Player / US – ESPN+

Atletico Madrid vs Celta prediction

Atletico Madrid suffered UEFA Champions League heartache on Tuesday with their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in London ensuring that they exited the continental tournament at the semi-final stage.

It will therefore be a trophy-less season for Diego Simeone's side, who are all but mathematically assured of a top-four finish in La Liga.

Celta had lost five consecutive games in all competitions ahead of last weekend's meeting with Elche, but their 3-1 victory at Estadio Abanca Balaidos put them back on track for a European spot.

It is difficult to know what to expect of Atleti here, given that they don't have a great deal to play for in the closing weeks of the season, but Simeone's competitive spirit should filter through to his players, who are more than capable of delivering a positive result against a side who have generally underperformed in recent weeks.

Atletico Madrid vs Celta tip: Atletico Madrid to win