Overview

• Claudio Giráldez labeled Atlético de Madrid the most in-form team in Europe and said Celta must suffer at times, be clinical in both boxes and take the ball to have a chance.
• He rejected short-termism, warning that results can mislead, and defended rotations as decisions based on player availability and the demands of each match.
• Celta approach the league fixture buoyed by Thursday’s first victory of the season against PAOK in the Europa League.
• Goalkeeper Andrei Radu has been recalled to the Romania national team, marking his return after two years.
• Iago Aspas is one appearance from equaling Manolo Rodríguez’s club record, underscoring his status as a club legend.