May 21st features a match where Valencia will play host to Celta de Vigo in a meeting of these two evenly matched La Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 11th placed Valencia, recorded a 1-1 draw against Espanyol. Maximiliano Gómez scored the first goal for Valencia in the 37th minute, but Raúl de Tomás got the equalizer for Espanyol in the 2nd minute of the first half’s stoppage time earning them at least the one point. Valencia looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 9 points in their last 10 matches, while 10th placed Celta de Vigo is fresh off their 1-0 shutout win against Elche. Denis Suárez scored the first goal for Celta de Vigo in the 9th minute, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Elche was frustrated by Celta de Vigo’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Celta de Vigo ended the match with the shutout victory. Celta de Vigo is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
Valencia and Celta de Vigo last played eachother at the Estadio De Balaídos on Dec 5th. Valencia won by a score of 2 to 1. Iago Aspas struck first for Celta de Vigo in the 11th minute, but Hugo Duro got the equalizer for Valencia in the 19th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 53rd minute on a goal by Maximiliano Gómez.
Celta de Vigo’s most prolific scorer has been Iago Aspas. The Spanish attacker has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches. Valencia’s most prolific scorer has been Hugo Duro. The Spanish attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches
José Bordalás Jiménez’s squad will be without Gayá, Gabriel Paulista and Toni Lato, while Hugo Mallo is unavailable to play for Celta de Vigo.