Celta Vigo host Juventus in Europa League as Borja Iglesias’ minutes are in doubt

Celta Vigo welcome Juventus in Europa League, with attention on whether Borja Iglesias can already add minutes after concerns over his availability. Claudio Giráldez’s side want to halt their uneven start to the campaign and kick off a run of better results against a rival with “Champions League” appeal.

Stadium with a record

The match carries weight in Vigo: Celta already beat Juventus at home with a 4-0 in the 1999/2000 UEFA Cup quarter-stages, the famous comeback after losing in Turin 1-0 in the first leg. Benni McCarthy scored twice and Juventus ended the night with players down following red cards for Antonio Conte and Paolo Montero.

Injuries and form

Juventus have gone six games without winning against a Spanish team in Europe. Celta, meanwhile, come hurt from their European opener against Omonia, and they’re also short at the back with Starfelt and Miguel Román out. The attacking punch depends on how Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas are performing, while Luciano Spalletti has key absences too, including Yildiz, Locatelli and Thuram, points highlighted by Mundo Deportivo.