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SÁB 25.02.2017
Team News:
- R. Sporting: Diego Mariño (suspended).
- RC Celta: Jonny Castro (suspended).
Match Facts:
Sporting (18th, 16 pts):
- The hosts will be desperate to claim maximum points here as they bid to haul themselves out of the drop zone. Rubi's charges were powerless to prevent Atletico Madrid from romping to a 4-1 away triumph last matchday and they'll be hoping to fare far better this time round.
- Ten of the 16 points that Sporting have amassed this term have come on their own patch, with the Rojiblancos' home fixtures having yielded three wins, one draw and seven defeats.
Celta (9th, 33 pts):
- Eduardo Berizzo's troops head to Gijon in fine spirits after having sealed their place in the last 16 of the Europa League courtesy of their extra-time exploits against FC Shakhtar Donetsk. Meanwhile, on the domestic front, the Galicians put CA Osasuna to the sword in a commanding 3-0 home win last time out.
- The Vigo-based outfit have narrowly edged the sides' last two meetings at El Molinon, running out 1-0 winners on both occasions. Now all that remains to be seen is whether history will repeat itself on Sunday evening or if it'll be a case of third time lucky for the hosts.
Getting to El Molinon
Address: Av. del Molinon, 33203 Gijon (Asturias).
Bus: Lines 1, 4, 10 and 26.
Stadium location here.
Time: 18:30 CET
Stadium: El Molinon
Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea, Ricardo
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