Celta Vigo possess the best away defensive record in La Liga this season. The Galician side have conceded just one goal across their three matches on the road, though that defensive solidity has yielded only three draws, leaving them 14th in the table with seven points.
The solitary goal against came in the 1-1 draw at Getafe on 7 September, scored by Martín Satriano. Their other two away fixtures, at Valencia and Real Sociedad, ended goalless. This contrasts with the six goals they have let in during seven home games at Balaídos, where the team has shown more attacking flair, exemplified by a 5-0 thrashing of Racing Santander before the international break.
Scoring struggles persist
Their main concern is a lack of goals away from home. Celta have found the net only once in those three away games, a headed goal from Carl Starfelt against Getafe. The Swedish defender, however, will be sidelined for around six weeks with a fibrillar rupture, a significant loss for the upcoming fixture. Defender Zaid Romero is also suspended following his red card in that match, while Miguel Román and Iago Aspas are unavailable.
Manager Claudio Giráldez expressed his frustration after the game at the Coliseum. "We played without a brain," the coach said, criticising his team's lack of composure in key moments.
Context for Elche trip
The next challenge is a trip to the Martínez Valero to face Elche, who are bottom of the home table with zero points. The match, scheduled for Sunday 11 October at 14:00, marks a return to action after 22 days. Celta face a congested schedule with nine matches until 8 November, including Europa League fixtures against Juventus and Celtic. The squad is relying on its depth to handle this period. Sporting director Marián Mouriño has stated, "that's why we believe we have the squad to get through. Furthermore, we have the B team."
The Celeste, who achieved their best-ever away points total in the top flight last season with 31, now need to translate the potency shown at home to their travels. The game at Elche is the first in that intense sequence.
The report in full is at Marca - Primera
