Match Preview: Celta Vigo vs Valencia CF

History:

Valencia CF will take on Celta Vigo at 9 pm( CET) on matchday 2 of LaLiga Santander. Marcelino’s side will be looking to get their first away win of the season after being held to a last gasp draw at home in their season opener.

Valencia CF have visited Balaidos 65 times and they have a balance of 17 wins, 21 draws, 27 losses 81 goals in favour and 97 against. Last season Valencia CF came back from behind to beat Celta by 2-1 thanks to Carlos Soler and Rodrigo Moreno’s goals.   

A small group of players have played for both sides making their way in the other direction in recent times. Maximiliano Gómez, Santiago Mina, Daniel Wass, Facundo Roncaglia,VCF loanee Jorge Sáenz and, Yoel Rodríguez.

Team News:

Celta Vigo:

 Former Valencia CF striker Santiago Mina and right-back Hugo Mallo will be available for selection for Fran Escribá. David Juncá, Okay Yokuslu and, Juan Hernández will be out through injury.

Sergio Álvarez, Hugo Mallo, David Costas, Araujo, Denis Suárez, Fran Beltrán, Iago Aspas, Rubén Blanco, Lobotka, Olaza, Jorge Sáenz, Aidoo, Gabriel Fernández, Kevin, Santi Mina, Brais Méndez, Pape Cheikh, Iván Villar, Bermejo and Iker Losada.

 Valencia CF

Carlos Soler and Francis Coquelin will be out through injury and suspension respectively for our opening away game.

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