Celta are not having their best season, as they have two defeats and five draws in the Spanish league, while in the first match of the League Phase they were defeated 2-1 by Stuttgart in Germany.

• Celta Vigo (Real Club Celta de Vigo, i.e. Royal Celtic Club of Vigo) was founded in 1923 by the merger of the Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Football Club.
• The name Celta has Celtic origins, since the Celts once colonized Galicia, in the northwestern tip of Spain, above Portugal.
• It is considered one of the …small to medium-sized teams in Spain, without a major honour to their credit. They did, of course, reach the final of the Spanish Cup three times (1948, 1994, 2001).
• In the 2002–03 season, they finished fourth in La Liga, the best finish in their history.
• In the 1970–71 season, they went undefeated at home, earning them the nickname «The Giant Killers».
• They reached the Round of 16 of the Champions League in the 2003–04 season, where they were eliminated by Arsenal.
• They have played in the UEFA Cup six times and spent 44 seasons in the Primera Division.
• They won the Intertoto Cup in 2000.
• The Celta Vigo jersey has been worn by a host of famous players, such as Alexander Mostovoi, Valery Karpin, and Claude Makelele, as well as players who have been associated with PAOK, such as Pablo Contreras, Pablo Garcia, Zisis Vryzas, Giannakis Okkas, and Jonny Otto.
• In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Celta was nicknamed “EuroCelta” due to their impressive European run. They recorded, among others, a 4-1 aggregate win over Liverpool, a 4-0 win over Juventus and an 8-1 aggregate win over Benfica.
• They reached the semi-finals of the Europa League in the 2016–17 season, where they were eliminated by Manchester United, who went on to win the trophy.
• They have faced Greek teams twice. In the 1999–2000 season in the second round of the UEFA Cup when they eliminated Aris (2–2 and 2–0) and in the 2016–17 season in the group stage of the Europa League when they beat Panathinaikos 2–0 in both matches.
• Celta’s original emblem was a red shield with two stylized letters C (Club Celta) and the royal crown of Spain. The following year, the color of the shield changed to the traditional light blue. Like many other Galician teams, such as Compostela and Racing Ferrol, the emblem also depicts the red cross of Saint James.
• Celta’s home colours are blue and white.
• Their main rival is neighbouring Deportivo La Coruña. The two face off in the «Derby of Galicia».

Vigo: The up and coming diamond of the Spanish Atlantic coast

Vigo is located where the Atlantic Ocean meets Spanish culture. A port city with a strong maritime past, an impressive gastronomic scene and an atmosphere that combines traditional character with a modern urban rhythm.

• A city and a major port – the largest fishing port in the world – in Spain, Vigo is the largest city in Galicia. It is located in northwestern Spain, close to the border with Portugal and beside the Atlantic Ocean. Its population is over 300,000 inhabitants.
• In 2003, 673,874 tons of fish were handled from the port of Vigo.
• Jules Verne dedicated an entire chapter in his novel «Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea», published in 1869, to an estuary of Vigo, visited by Captain Nemo in the Nautilus.
• Wonderful beaches are just ten minutes from the city center and extend along a coastline that is ideal for all tastes. The most famous beach in the city is Playa de Samil.
• Gastronomically, Vigo and the Galicia region in general are an experience. In no other city in Spain can you enjoy so much seafood, including the famous Vigo oysters, which you will find in abundance on Rúa da Pescadería, also known as Oyster Street.
• Vigo is the gateway to the wonderful archipelago of the Cíes Islands, considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in Spain.
• The historic heart of Vigo, the old town (Casco Vello) has narrow cobbled streets, traditional houses, small cafes, local shops. The center of the area is the Co-Cathedral of Santa María (co-cathedral), which is a religious landmark.
• Monte do Castro is on a leafy hill above the city, with ruins of an ancient settlement and defensive walls. It’s worth a visit for the panoramic views of the city and Vigo’s lagoon.
• The MARCO (Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo) contemporary art museum.
• The Bouzas area (a suburban neighborhood near the port) has a more seaside feel and is worth a stroll.
• Less than 30 minutes from Vigo, Pontevedra is a place that feels like a well-kept secret, with one of the most beautiful old towns in Galicia.
• About 90 minutes from Vigo, you’ll find Santiago de Compostela. This UNESCO-listed city is not just the last stop on the world-famous Camino de Santiago route, but a vibrant mix of great history, religious significance and medieval charm.

Balaidos: history and modernity

The Estadio Municipal de Balaidos – now Estadio Abanca Balaidos – has been the home of Celta Vigo since 1928.

• With a capacity of around 29,000 spectators, the stadium combines traditional character with modern upgrades, offering comfort and good visibility from every seat.
• In September 1924, a group of local businessmen took the first steps towards the construction of the stadium by purchasing the 75,000 m2 on which the stadium would be built. The first task they faced was the diversion of the Lagares River.
• The architect of the stadium was Genaro de la Fuente. It was inaugurated on 30 December 1928. The stadium was blessed by the archpriest of Frangoso, Father Faustino Ade.
• The opening match was between Celta and the Basque team Real Unión.
• Balaidos underwent a large-scale renovation in preparation for the 1982 FIFA World Cup. It has since been renovated several times (2004, 2015–2018, 2021–2023, 2025). The east stand (Marcador) was completely rebuilt in 2023 and can accommodate 6,209 spectators.
• The stadium has hosted many large concerts. In 1990, Madonna appeared wearing a Celta jersey, Dire Straits performed in front of 40,000 spectators, as did the Rolling Stones in 1998, as part of their Bridges to Babylon tour.
• The record attendance is 45,000 and was recorded on 16.05.1982 in the Celta – Getafe match.
• The dimensions of the pitch are 1.05 X 70m.