Elche vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Preview, Team News & H2H

Elche vs Celta Vigo takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026, in La Liga Matchday 8 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Kick-off is at 14:00 SAST, with Elche 18th on five points and Celta Vigo 15th on seven after seven league matches.

Elche return from the international break after earning their first league win of the season, a 3-1 victory away to Espanyol. Celta have also won once in seven league matches but have drawn four, conceding only six goals so far.

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Martín Anselmi has kept the focus on Elche’s possession-based approach and the confidence gained from the 3-1 win at Espanyol before the international break. The final matchday squad should still be checked close to kick-off before treating any player returning from fitness work as confirmed.

Claudio Giráldez named a 23-player squad for the trip to Elche. Carl Starfelt, Miguel Román and Jones El-Abdellaoui are unavailable through injury.

The squad includes Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias, Ferran Jutglà, Ilaix Moriba, Williot Swedberg and Hugo Álvarez, giving Celta several attacking and midfield options for Matchday 8.

Confirmed line-ups, live scores and match events can be followed on SP Score once the teams are released.

Elche start Matchday 8 in 18th place with five points from seven matches. They have one win, two draws and four defeats, scoring 11 goals and conceding 17.

Celta Vigo are 15th with seven points from seven matches. Their record is one win, four draws and two defeats, with eight goals scored and six conceded.

For Elche’s wider season record, see SportPesa South Africa’s Elche fixtures, results, squad and standings.

Celta won the most recent league meeting 3-1 at Balaídos on 3 May 2026. Elche had won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Martínez Valero in September 2025.

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Elche’s attacking output has improved despite their difficult start, with 11 goals in seven league matches. Martín Anselmi’s side will again look to use possession and movement between midfield and the front line rather than relying on a single scorer.

Celta have several experienced attacking options in the travelling squad. Iago Aspas remains the most recognisable creative figure, while Ferran Jutglà, Borja Iglesias, Williot Swedberg and Hugo Álvarez give Giráldez different ways to build and finish attacks.

Use SP Score for confirmed line-ups, live scores and match events once Elche vs Celta Vigo begins.

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The La Liga match is on Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Kick-off is at 14:00 SAST.

The match is at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in Elche.

Elche are 18th with five points, while Celta Vigo are 15th with seven.

Elche are coached by Martín Anselmi, while Celta Vigo are coached by Claudio Giráldez.

Celta Vigo won 3-1 at home on 3 May 2026.

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Elche vs Celta Vigo is a Matchday 8 fixture between two teams separated by two points in the lower half of the La Liga table. Elche arrive after their first league win, while Celta have drawn four of seven matches and conceded only six goals. Follow SP Score for live match information or SportPesa South Africa Soccer for the current schedule and available markets. 18+. Winners know when to stop.