Celta Vigo vs Osasuna: La Liga's Delayed Opener Rescheduled After Pitch Problems
Celta Vigo finally begin their 2026/27 La Liga campaign on Thursday 27 August when they host Osasuna in a fixture that was postponed from the opening weekend. The match, part of the Regular Season's first round, is a belated start for both sides caused by a fungus outbreak on the Balaídos pitch.
The original August date was scrapped after the turf problem was discovered, rescheduled despite Osasuna's complaints. Both teams enter the contest having watched their league rivals get a head start, leaving this match carrying the weight of a genuine season opener.
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Osasuna are set to be without versatile defender Valentin Rosier, who has been carrying a biceps femoris injury in his right leg and did not train fully ahead of the original Matchday 1. The delayed start may have bought him time, but the latest reports confirm he remains a doubt.
New manager Luis Miguel Ramis, the former Real Madrid centre-back who replaced Alessio Lisci after Lisci kept the club up on the final day last season, is expected to field a 3-4-2-1 system. The likely XI sees Sergio Herrera in goal behind a back three of Boyomo, Alejandro Catena and Diego Rico. Ante Budimir leads the line, supported by Aimar Oroz and Raúl Moro.