LaLiga rolls into Round 33 with FC Barcelona hosting Celta Vigo at Spotify Camp Nou. Hans-Dieter Flick’s side arrive as one of the league’s most dominant possession teams, while Claudio Giráldez’s Celta have improved their structure and discipline. With both lineups not yet confirmed, the data points offer a clear picture of how this can play out.

On Sofascore, you can track live momentum, lineups when confirmed, and every Sofascore Rating as the match unfolds.

The setup at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona have powered to 84 goals this season, conceding only 30 and keeping 12 clean sheets. Their 68.9% average possession and 20,221 total passes at 89.8% accuracy underline a patient, high-control approach. They generate volume too: 612 shots, 226 on target and 110 big chances created.

Celta’s numbers are more balanced, with 44 goals scored and 40 conceded, plus eight clean sheets. Their average possession sits at 51.4%, with 15,633 passes at 86.2% accuracy. They are comfortable in structured phases and can break, recording 25 fast breaks and three goals from them.

Key numbers: attack vs defense

Barcelona’s crossing (458 total, 26.4% accurate) and 225 corners meet a Celta back line that has faced 615 crosses and allowed 137 accurate deliveries. That duel could tilt field position. Barcelona also look sharp in the air, winning 59.1% of aerial duels compared to Celta’s 47.2%.

Errors tell another story: Barcelona have committed just one error leading to a goal, while Celta have seven. Barcelona’s fast breaks have produced nine goals from 42 attempts, so transitions remain a threat on top of their settled possession play.

Projected XIs and players to watch

Lineups are not confirmed, but current data points to Barcelona shaping as a 4-2-3-1 with Joan García in goal and a back line including Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García and João Cancelo. In midfield, Pablo Gavi and Pedri sit behind an attacking group featuring Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Fermín López and Ferran Torres.

Celta are listed in a 3-4-1-2, with Ionuț Radu in goal and a defensive group featuring Javi Rodríguez, Joseph Aidoo and Marcos Alonso. Sergio Carreira, Ilaix Moriba, Matías Vecino and Óscar Mingueza are set to patrol midfield, with Fer López supporting Ferran Jutglà and Borja Iglesias.

By Sofascore Rating, Barcelona’s standout creators include Lamine Yamal (7.92) and Pedri (7.57), while João Cancelo sits at 7.19. For Celta, Óscar Mingueza (6.93), Ferran Jutglà (6.89) and Marcos Alonso (7.05) are notable. Team season averages also tilt Barcelona’s way: 7.08 vs Celta’s 6.81.