"Starting with the hosts, getting their Europa League play-off adventure underway with a 2-1 victory away at Greek outfit PAOK, Celta Vigo will be looking to use that early European advantage as a platform to build on. Drawing a line under their five-match winless run across all competitions, Claudio Giraldez's men should be excited to turn their attention back to domestic action here."
"As for the visitors, while Mallorca might have opened February with a thumping 4-1 victory at home against Sevilla, it appears that was just a minor boost for the relegation scrappers. Opening this weekend's fixtures sat one-point adrift in the drop zone, the Pirates are widely regarded as a standout bottom-three contender in 2026. Last seen falling to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Betis, Jagoba Arrasate's side have lost three of their previous four La Liga appearances"
Celta Vigo opened their Europa League play-off with a 2-1 win at PAOK and have ended a five-match winless run across all competitions. Claudio Giraldez's side sit just one point outside the European places and have strong Balaidos form, winning four of five home matches, including a 4-1 victory over Valencia despite a recent 2-1 loss to Osasuna. Mallorca recorded a 4-1 win over Sevilla but remain one point adrift in the drop zone and have lost three of their last four La Liga games. Jagoba Arrasate's team have conceded 39 league goals and suffered heavy defeats to Barcelona and Atletico, leaving Celta as clear favorites to extend momentum.
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