Getafe, Spain — On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Getafe go face Celta Vigo for the final game of the La Liga season at Estadio Coliseum, as dem fight for European qualification.
Celta Vigo dey hold seventh position, needing win to secure Europa League spot after dem finish back-to-back seasons without European football. Dem wan make am back to 2016-17 level when dem reach the semi-finals of Europa League. As e stand, Celta get 52 points after 37 games, with 15 wins and 15 losses. Dem last match end as loss against Rayo Vallecano at home, so the pressure dey on dem to deliver.
Meanwhile, Getafe don struggle this season, finishing previous campaign as 12th. Dem now sit at 13th with 42 points, after managing 11 wins but 17 losses from 37 matches. After a rough patch of six losses consecutive, dem finally win last week against Mallorca, allowing dem to find some form again before the last match.
“We need victory today to end the season well and give the fans something to cheer about,” one Getafe player say ahead of the game. With dem one point clear of Alaves below dem and Valencia just out of reach, a victory could guarantee a higher place for Getafe.
For Celta Vigo to qualify for next season’s Europa League, dem must secure a win, especially since Rayo Vallecano dey hot on their trail. The Galicians recently defeat Sevilla and Real Sociedad, giving dem confidence heading into this crucial clash.
Coach Iago Aspas, who dey spearheading the attack for Celta, dey look to capitalize on Getafe’s shaky defense. “Winning this match means everything to us, we dey ready to fight for this chance to return to Europe,” he affirmed.
However, injury concerns rock both teams. Getafe’s injury worries include key midfielder Mauro Arambarri and defender Djené, while Celta Vigo dey also battle without top players due to injuries. This might shape the game significantly as each team adjust their tactics.
Getafe form in the last five matches dey shaky but dem wan turn am around. As dem prepare to lineup with players like Soria in goal and Mayoral upfront, dem hope to take advantage of Celta’s defensive frailties.
Ultimately, with Celta searching for silverware and Getafe aiming to end the season on a high note, this match promises to be a nail-biter. “We get this chance to show we fit play alongside the best,” one Getafe player said confidently. Fans and players alike know say today’s match fit decide wether Celta go enter Europe next season.
The match commence by 9:00 PM WAT, and many eyes go dey on this showdown as the season finally dey come to a close for both teams.
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