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Can Celta shake off distractions to derail on-song Athletic?

Ernesto Valverde's European hopefuls, who have won three in a row, head to Balaidos, where the hosts will have an eye on the Europa League semis.

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SÁB 29.04.2017

Team News:

RC Celta: Ruben Blanco, Giuseppe Rossi and Carles Planas (all injured); Gustavo Cabral and Pablo Hernandez (both suspended) 

- Athletic Club: Gorka Elustondo (injured) 

Match Facts: 

Celta (11th, 44 pts):

- Eduardo Berizzo's charges are eager to get back to winning ways after narrowly succumbing to Sevilla FC last time out and losing to Real Betis two matchdays ago. Having said that, their impending Europa League semi-final clash against Manchester United will surely be playing on the Galicians' minds.

- Iago Aspas continues to spearhead the charge for Los Celestes. The local lad bagged Celta's goal in their 2-1 reverse at the hands of Sevilla and was one of the game's standout performers. 

Athletic Club (7th, 59 pts):

- The Basques are bidding to make it a perfect week after having defeated SD Eibar on Monday and then Betis on Thursday. Furthermore, victory here would see Ernesto Valverde's in-form side stretch their winning streak to four.

- With Real Sociedad and Eibar pushing hard, Athletic cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal at Balaidos as they seek to seal European qualification for next season. 

Getting to Balaidos
Address: Avda. de Balaídos, 36210 Vigo (Pontevedra)   
Bus: C4B and 23 
Stadium location here 

Time: 20:45 CET
Stadium: Balaidos
Referee: Fernandez Borbalan, David
TV: Watch the game in your country
Hashtag: #CeltaAthletic
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