Celta Vigo vs Juventus: Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
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A preview of the UEFA Europa League fixture between Celta Vigo and Juventus, detailing probable starting XIs for both sides and broadcast information.
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Attributed to original sourceNick Woltemade is set to lead the line for Juventus, with Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly recalled, as the Bianconeri visit Celta Vigo in the Europa League.
It kicks off at 21:00 CET [20:00 BST] at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in Vigo.
Juventus began their campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen , but arrive in Spain after a 1-1 draw at Cagliari on Sunday that ended with Luciano Spalletti and Fabio Pisacane both sent off. Claudio Giráldez’s Celta lost their opener 1-0 to Omonia Nicosia and were held 0-0 by Elche in La Liga at the weekend.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Luciano Spalletti, Manager of Juventus, looks on before the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta BC at Allianz Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Team news Spalletti is without captain Manuel Locatelli, who is sidelined until late March with a meniscus problem, as well as Kenan Yildiz, Khéphren Thuram, Jeremie Boga, Ekhator and goalkeeper Kamil Grabara. Boga has returned to partial training but was not called up. Zeki Celik is also struggling with back pain, according to Gazzetta.
The coach confirmed some changes in his pre-match press conference. “Gatti deserves to play, and a player like Nick will be used tomorrow,” he said.
According to Sky , that means a 3-4-2-1 with Gatti between Pierre Kalulu and Kelly, while Nico González is ahead of Weston McKennie on the right flank. Francisco Conceição and Kerim Alajbegovic will support Woltemade, with Randal Kolo Muani starting on the bench. Douglas Luiz is rested after a poor showing at Cagliari, giving Teun Koopmeiners a chance alongside Pape Sarr.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 17: Nick Woltemade of Juventus scores his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and N.E.C. Nijmegen at Juventus Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Gazzetta, however, has Gatti and Kelly either side of Gleison Bremer, with Kalulu dropping out of the back three.
Celta are without Carl Starfelt, Miguel Román and Ilyas El-Abdellaoui, while veteran captain Iago Aspas could return to the starting XI after coming back onto the bench last time out.
Celta Vigo vs. Juventus – where to watch on TV The match is available on TNT Sports 5 and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will provide live updates via a live blog, with Celta Vigo-Juventus coming right after Salzburg-Milan.
Celta Vigo vs. Juventus – probable line-ups Celta Vigo (3-4-3) : Radu; Cáceres, Lago, Alonso; Rueda, Febas, Moriba, Galán; Aspas, Jutglà, Álvarez.
Juventus (3-4-2-1) : Vicario; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Nico González, Koopmeiners, Sarr, Cambiaso; Conceição, Alajbegovic; Woltemade.
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What happened
Juventus travel to face Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League, with probable line-ups already circulating for both clubs. Juventus are expected to deploy Di Gregorio in goal behind a back line of Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, and Cambiaso, with McKennie and Locatelli anchoring midfield and Yildiz, Conceicao, Kolo Muani, and David featuring in attack. Celta Vigo, for their part, are likely to be led by veteran striker Iago Aspas as they look to challenge the Italian visitors. The article also provides TV and streaming details for fans wanting to follow the match.
Chance analysis
Juventus head into this Europa League tie with a forward line that blends youth and experience — Yildiz and Conceicao supplying creativity behind the more physical presence of Kolo Muani and David. The midfield combination of McKennie and Locatelli offers a balance of energy and control, while the defensive axis around Bremer will be critical against a Celta Vigo side that still leans heavily on Aspas for goal threat. For Celta, getting a result at home will depend on whether they can disrupt Juventus's midfield rhythm and capitalize on set-piece opportunities against a relatively reshuffled back four.
Probable line-ups suggest Juventus will field an attacking front four led by Yildiz and David, while Celta Vigo will look to Iago Aspas for creativity and goals at home.