On March 19, 2026, Lyon will host Celta Vigo at Groupama Stadium in a crucial UEFA Europa League match. This encounter comes after a tightly contested first leg, which ended in a 1-2 defeat for Lyon. The stakes are high as both teams aim for a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Lyon has a strong historical record against Spanish teams at home, having lost only two of their last 14 matches in major European competitions (W7 D5). Notably, they have never lost when hosting Spanish teams in knockout stage matches, with a record of three wins and three draws.
In contrast, Celta Vigo is looking to reach their fifth quarter-final in a major European competition, their first since the 2016-17 campaign. They have shown resilience in this season’s UEFA Europa League, remaining unbeaten in three previous encounters against French sides, which included wins against Nice and Lille, as well as a draw against Lyon.
However, Celta Vigo faces challenges as they will be without Borja Iglesias, who is suspended following a red card in the first leg. Despite this setback, Celta’s recent form includes two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five matches across all competitions.
Lyon, on the other hand, is struggling with form, having not won in their last six matches across all competitions. Their possible starting lineup for the match includes Greif, Mata, Niakhate, Kango, Tagliafico, Morton, Tolisso, Tessmann, Vinicius, Endrick, and Yaremchuk.
In terms of injuries, Lyon is dealing with multiple issues, including Pavel Sulc and Afonso Moreira, which could impact their performance against Celta Vigo. The home side will be looking to leverage their strong home record in the UEFA Europa League, where they have won their last four matches.
As the match approaches, both teams are preparing for a decisive encounter that could determine their fate in the tournament. Lyon’s historical advantage at home will be tested against a determined Celta Vigo side eager to advance.
With the match just around the corner, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams will be keen to capitalize on their respective strengths and address their weaknesses. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final lineups as the match day approaches.
