Celta Vigo - Racing Santander

Saturday, 19 September 2026, marks matchday 7 of the LaLiga season as Celta Vigo host Racing Santander at Abanca Balaidos. The home side enters this encounter looking to regain momentum following a challenging run, including a 1-0 defeat against Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League and a series of draws in domestic competition. With Ionut Andrei Radu expected in goal and a defensive unit featuring Marcos Alonso and Javi Galan, Celta Vigo will aim to solidify their structure against a visiting side that has experienced a more turbulent start to their campaign.

Racing Santander arrives after a difficult 7-2 loss to Barcelona, though they previously secured a 2-1 victory against Deportivo Alaves. The visitors must navigate this fixture without the injured Andres Martin, placing increased pressure on Inigo Vicente and the midfield trio of Andre Almeida, Ivan Martin, and Maguette Gueye to dictate play. These teams last met in the Copa del Rey on 5 January 2025, where Celta Vigo claimed a 3-2 win. Both sides are now focused on securing points to climb the table as they navigate the early stages of the league season.