Celta de Vigo faces Omonia Nicosia in Europa League debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Celta de Vigo will make their UEFA Europa League debut against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday afternoon at the GSP Stadium. Claudio Giráldez's squad is seeking a vital win after a challenging stretch of six consecutive league matches without a victory. Although Celta is missing key player Iago Aspas, they are looking to rotate their lineup, featuring Altay Bayindir in goal. Omonia enters the match with momentum, holding an unbeaten record in their domestic league and a perfect European home record. The match is officiated by Hungarian referee Balázs Berke.
- •Celta de Vigo plays Omonia Nicosia on September 17.
- •Celta is on a six-match winless streak in league play.
- •Iago Aspas is unavailable for Celta's lineup.
- •Omonia has not lost at home in this European campaign.
- •The match will be officiated by Balázs Berke.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨XI ready: Celta begin their European campaign against Omonia Nicosia
"Celta de Vigo make their UEFA Europa League debut this Thursday (18:45) away to Omonia Nicosia at the GSP Stadium. Claudio Giráldez’s side head into the match in urgent need of a win after six leag...
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