Celta Vigo - Deportivo Alaves

Iago Aspas remains the focal point for Celta Vigo as they prepare to host Deportivo Alaves on 18 October 2026 for this LaLiga matchday 9 encounter. The veteran forward leads an expected XI that must quickly recover from a midweek European defeat to Juventus. With defensive options thinned by injuries to Carl Starfelt and others, the hosts will rely on the attacking chemistry between Aspas, Hugo Alvarez, and Ferran Jutgla to break a recent trend of low-scoring league draws, including a stalemate against Elche earlier this month.

Deportivo Alaves arrive at Abanca Balaidos looking to steady their own form following a narrow loss to Atletico Madrid. Without the suspended Angel Perez, the visitors will lean on the midfield creativity of Antonio Blanco and Denis Suarez to disrupt Celta. Their last visit to this venue resulted in a high-scoring victory, a memory they will hope to replicate to climb the table.