Overview

• Kickoff is set for 17:00 local time in Vigo, where Celta seeks a first league victory in its fourth match after a midweek draw with Betis.
• Villarreal arrives unbeaten and leading LaLiga with seven goals scored and none conceded, having allowed few shots across the opening two games.
• Coach Marcelino praised Celta as agile and chance‑creating and said Ayoze Pérez’s availability would not be clear until Saturday, urging humility for Villarreal’s first away outing.
• Celta’s list numbers 28 players with the transfer window closing in two days, Aidoo and Cervi are left out of the squad, and Starfelt remains injured during a three‑match week.
• Villarreal’s strong start follows heavy summer business and it travels despite notable absences, with recent contributors including Nicolas Pépé, Etta Eyong, Pape Gueye and three‑goal winger Tajon Buchanan.