Celta Vigo will face Sporting Gijón in a friendly during their preseason, which starts on July 6. The Vigo team, led by Claudio Giráldez, will begin their summer preparation with medical check-ups and then face nearby rivals, such as Sporting Gijón. The match could be held at A Lomba stadium, in Villagarcía de Arosa, although the date has not been confirmed yet. Sporting Gijón will hold their preseason 'stage' in Galicia, which has led to the friendly match. As time goes on, more details of Celta Vigo's preseason will be known. The Galician team could make a short tour abroad to raise the level of the teams they face. Celta Vigo's sports management is working on configuring the squad, with two official signings made so far. Celta Vigo will start preseason with the first two days dedicated to routine medical check-ups, which the players will undergo in groups. From Wednesday, July 8, work is expected to begin under Claudio Giráldez's orders. Most of the preseason will take place in Afouteza, with the idea that the team will play their first friendlies against nearby rivals. Celta Vigo will have to juggle three competitions in the next season: LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Europa League. The demand of the rivals will increase as the weeks go by. The celestial team takes advantage of their vacations to recharge before starting preseason. Celta Vigo's sports management is working on configuring the squad, with the signing of Aleix Febas as one of the official signings made so far.