A win would allow the Granotas to sleep outside the relegation zone for the first time this season, while the Sky Blues aim for a third consecutive victory to keep their Champions League dreams alive.
Preview of Matchday 36 in LaLiga: Celta vs Levante.
Balaídos hosts the first “final” of Matchday 36. Both Celta and Levante arrive on strong runs, making this a crucial encounter for their respective ambitions. For Levante, victory would mean spending the night outside the bottom three for the first time in 2026, while Celta need to keep collecting three points to maintain their hopes of a Champions League berth.
**Probable Lineups for Celta vs Levante**
**How Celta Arrives**
If a series of results fall their way, Celta could secure European qualification this very matchday. But that depends on securing a win against Levante this afternoon. After overcoming a rough patch in April, the Celestes are looking for their third straight victory, with morale high following their triumph over Atlético Madrid. However, Balaídos has been a tricky venue this season, with many points dropped at home. Miguel Román, Starfelt, and Matías Vecino are ruled out due to injury.
**How Levante Arrives**
Levante face a do-or-die trip to Balaídos as they strive to keep their fate in their own hands in the fight to escape the relegation zone. Historically, they have a strong record at Celta’s home ground, with four wins and two draws in the last ten meetings. Yet this season, the Granotas have won only one away match (a 0-3 victory at Sevilla’s Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán), a record they must improve to stay in Spain’s top flight. They welcome back Iván Romero.
**Key Battle: Jutglà vs Espí**
Two in-form strikers go head-to-head in Vigo. Ferrán Jutglà, with seven goals this campaign, aims to rediscover his scoring touch after a barren April. Espí, on the other hand, has found the net consistently in 2026, proving vital in keeping Levante’s survival hopes alive at the crucial moment of the season.
**Prediction by M.Á. Rodríguez**
Celta 1-2 Levante
Levante face an uphill battle at Balaídos, reflecting a season where Castro’s men have clung to hope of survival. Celta arrive on a high, but as hosts this campaign they have suffered unexpected stumbles that cast doubt. The Granotas’ faith remains strong.