Barcelona – Celta Vigo: One more step towards the title in Catalonia 
It is set up as a proper showpiece on Wednesday night for the home fans in Catalonia. Barcelona host Celta Vigo determined to keep marching clear at the top of the Spanish league. For Barcelona, the job is to protect that healthy gap over the chasers, while Celta Vigo are trying to cement their European place. After continental campaigns that have taken plenty out of both sides, they are back in domestic action for a clash that should bring goals.
Barcelona, a winning machine under Hansi Flick 
Put it plainly, Barcelona are running the show in Spain this season. The Catalan club have been brutally consistent, racking up twenty-six wins and rolling through opponents week after week. Barcelona are chasing an eighth straight league victory to move even closer to the trophy. Even after the disappointment of their European Cup exit against Madrid, Barcelona have kept their heads on domestic duty, as their latest win showed.
The plan for the Barcelona players is simple: smother the visitors from the first whistle. The squad is flying, confidence is sky high, even if the next transfer window is already starting to dominate the headlines. Barcelona know there is no room for a slip if they want to avoid handing Real Madrid any kind of hope. In front of their own supporters, they will be expected to set the pace and take control of a match that matters plenty in the title race.
Celta Vigo, a dangerous visitor away from home 
On the other side, Celta Vigo are not coming to make up the numbers. Sitting sixth, they have put together a solid season and can still dream of climbing higher in the table. Despite a surprising setback last time out, they still boast one of the best away records in the country. Celta Vigo have shown before that they enjoy upsetting the big hitters in the division, and this trip to Catalonia is the ultimate test.
That said, Celta Vigo will need to be far tighter at the back than they were in their European exit against Freiburg. If they are to get anything here, they will have to pounce on every crack in the home side through quick transitions. We know Celta Vigo have the firepower to score, especially when you look back at the high-scoring meetings between these two. Their aim is simple: leave with points and keep their grip on the race for Europe.
Expected lineups
Barcelona : J Garcia ; Kounde, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Cancelo ; De Jong, Pedri ; Yamal, Olmo, Fermin ; Torres
Celta Vigo : Radu ; Alonso, Starfelt, Rodriguez ; Carreira, Moriba, Vecino, Mingueza ; Lopez ; Iglesias, Jutgla
Football prediction Barcelona vs Celta Vigo
Over 3.5 goals
This one shapes up as an open contest and should give the crowd plenty to shout about.
Barcelona are in blistering attacking form and refuse to slow down in the title race. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, have enough punch to punish any defence, especially on the road. Recent meetings between these two have often turned into shootouts, and there is every chance the entertainment keeps coming on Wednesday night. Expect a fast, front-foot game where the attacks do the talking and the league leaders come out on top.
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