Atlético de Madrid vs RC Celta de Vigo

Both clubs need points here. Atlético Madrid sit 4th in La Liga and aren't mathematically safe for the Champions League yet, while Celta Vigo hold 6th place — and a European berth — with Getafe just three points behind. Atlético come in bruised after a Champions League semi-final exit against Arsenal, but bounced back with a 2-0 win at Valencia. Critically, Julián Álvarez, Pablo Barrios, and Nico González are all sidelined, leaving Alexander Sørloth and Alex Baena to carry the attack. Celta, though, snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Elche, and Borja Iglesias — 13 league goals this season — remains a dangerous outlet. The suspended Javi Rueda and injured Carl Starfelt leave Celta's backline stretched thin. History favors Atlético, unbeaten in 14 straight meetings with Celta and having not won in Madrid since 2007. A depleted visiting backline and home advantage tip the scales decisively. Our prediction: 2-1