Lionel Messi continued his goal-scoring and dodgy penalty-taking form at the weekend. (Getty)
Celta Vigo hopes to continue their excellent start to the Spanish Primera season when champion Barcelona comes to down for a matchup on Wednesday.
Celta went on the road and beat Sevilla at the weekend, adding fuel for a possible race to a European spot. Last season Eduardo Berizzos men finished eighth, one spot off a Europa League spot.
Celta also handed Barcelona one of their four La Liga losses last season, earning a 1-0 win at the Nou Camp in November. Barcelona returned the favor with a 1-0 win in Vigo later in the season.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Former Barca forward Nolito (C) has found a home at Celta Vigo. (Getty)
Who:
What:
Spanish La Liga, Round 5
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Where:
Balaídos, Vigo
Time:
2 p.m. EST/19:00 GMT
Channel:
BeIN Sports en Espanol/BeIN Sports Connect (USA)/Sky Sports 2 (UK); (International viewers, click here for your local provider)
Odds:
Celta Vigo 5/1, Barcelona 1/2, Draw 100/30
Over/Under: 2.5 Goals, Under (11/8), Over (8/15)
First Goalscorer: Celta Vigo: Nolito (8/1), John Guidetti/Iago Aspas (9/1); Real Madrid: Lionel Messi (100/30), Luis Suarez (4/1), Neymar (9/2)
Both Teams to Score: Yes (8/13), No (6/5)
Goalless Draw: (18/1)