Celta’s Recent Struggles Amid Earlier Success

After a spectacular start to 2026, where they won their first three matches against Valencia, Sevilla, and Rayo Vallecano, Celta is now enduring its worst league streak of the season.

The conclusion of 2025 was also remarkable, with the team accumulating 16 out of 18 possible points, paving the way for a strong beginning to the new year. These impressive results positioned them in the race for European qualification, a goal they are now striving to maintain.

However, the cushion they built is diminishing as they have managed to secure only one point in their last three matches. They faced a defeat against Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, drew with Getafe, and lost to Osasuna at Balaídos. Despite these setbacks, they still hold the seventh position in the league standings.

Additionally, their scoring average has declined, netting only two goals in the last three matches, both scored by Borja Iglesias, while goalkeeper Radu has conceded five goals during this period.

In this crucial month of February, Claudio Giráldez’s team will face Espanyol next Saturday in a direct clash for European contention and will conclude the month with a home match against Mallorca at Balaídos.