Celta Vigo vs Osasuna - La Liga

The La Liga returns to the home ground on August 27, 2026, where Celta Vigo and Osasuna will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Celta Vigo sit 16th, Osasuna lie 13th, but the La Liga has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with LLLWD in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, LL in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. The contrast in attacking output — 0.5 versus 0.83 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Celta Vigo will look to impose their style on home soil, while Osasuna are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Raphinha, with 6 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Romelu Lukaku completes the transfer from Napoli to FenerbahceThe sale of Lukaku means that Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca are now the only two senior centre-forward options available in Allegri’s squad.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The numbers tilt towards Osasuna, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the La Liga standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.