Celta Vigo Announces Preseason Friendlies Including Sassuolo and Académico de Viseu
Spanish La Liga club Celta Vigo has scheduled multiple preseason friendlies for the 2026-27 season, including matches against Italian Serie A side Sassuolo (August 5 at Ricci Stadium, Italy) and Portuguese club Académico de Viseu (July 29, behind closed doors). Other confirmed opponents are Braga and Sporting Gijón. The team, under coach Claudio Giráldez, aims to build fitness and competitive rhythm ahead of a season featuring European competition.
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Celta to Face Napoli in Preseason and Hold Mini Training Camp in Italy
Celta de Vigo will hold part of their preseason in Italy from August 5 to 9, 2026, with a training camp in Sassuolo at top-level facilities. During the four-day stay, they will play two friendlies: against US Sassuolo on August 5 at the Ricci Stadium, and against SSC Napoli on August 8 at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro. The team, led by Claudio Giráldez, will return to Vigo on Sunday morning. These matches add to previously announced friendlies against Sporting de Braga, Sporting de Gijón, and Académico de Viseu, with one more friendly yet to be announced.
Celta to Face Napoli in Preseason and Hold Mini Training Camp in Italy
Celta de Vigo will conduct part of their preseason in Italy from August 5 to 9, 2026, with a training camp in Sassuolo at top-level facilities. During the four-day stay, the team will play two friendlies: against US Sassuolo on August 5 at the Ricci Stadium, and against historic Serie A side SSC Napoli on August 8 at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro. The squad, led by coach Claudio Giráldez, will return to Vigo on Sunday morning. These matches add to previously confirmed friendlies against Sporting de Braga, Sporting de Gijón, and Académico de Viseu, with one more friendly yet to be announced.
Celta to Face Napoli in Preseason and Hold Mini Training Camp in Italy
Celta de Vigo will hold part of their preseason in Italy from August 5 to 9, 2026, with a training camp in Sassuolo at top-level facilities. During the four-day stay, the team will play two matches: first against US Sassuolo on August 5 at the Ricci Stadium, and then against SSC Napoli on August 8 at the Teofilo Patini Stadium in Castel di Sangro. The team returns to Vigo on Sunday morning. These matches add to previously confirmed friendlies against Sporting de Braga, Sporting de Gijón, and Académico de Viseu, with one more friendly yet to be announced.
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Celta Completes Preseason Friendly Schedule with Match Against Academico de Viseu
Celta de Vigo has finalized its preseason friendly schedule ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season. The team, managed by Claudio Giráldez, will play five friendlies before their league opener against Osasuna on August 15-16. After starting training on July 10, they will face Braga (July 19), Sporting de Gijón (July 25), and Academico de Viseu (July 29) at their Afouteza training ground behind closed doors. The squad will then travel to Italy for a training camp, with matches scheduled against Serie A side Sassuolo on August 5 and potentially Napoli on August 9. Notably, Celta will not hold a presentation friendly at Balaídos for the third consecutive year. The article also notes that Giráldez is requesting a center-back signing and that Celta may face former player Mingueza in the Europa League.
Celta Vigo Announces Preseason Friendly Against Académico de Viseu
Celta Vigo has announced its fourth preseason friendly match ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season, set to face Portuguese side Académico de Viseu on July 29 at 7:00 PM. The match will be played behind closed doors at the Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza training ground. This friendly joins previously announced matches against SC Braga (July 18), Sporting de Gijón (July 25), and US Sassuolo (August 5). Celta plans a total of six friendlies before the league season begins, with a schedule of one to two matches per week under coach Claudio Giráldez. The club described Académico de Viseu as an experienced Portuguese team known for collective order, providing a high-level test for Celta to build fitness and competitive rhythm.
Sassuolo to Face Celta Vigo in Preseason Friendly on August 5
Celta Vigo has announced a preseason friendly against Italian Serie A side US Sassuolo, scheduled for August 5 at 8:00 PM at the Ricci Stadium in Italy. This match is the third confirmed preseason friendly for Celta, following games against Braga and Sporting Gijón. The Vigo-based club described Sassuolo as a demanding opponent with experience in Italian elite football and an attacking style of play, providing a top-level test for Claudio Giráldez's team as they prepare for a season that includes European competition. Celta aims to accumulate minutes and competitive rhythm during this preseason, which begins next Monday. Additional friendlies are expected to be announced.
Sassuolo Confirmed as New Opponent for Celta's Preseason Friendly
Celta de Vigo will travel to Italy to face US Sassuolo in a preseason friendly on August 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Ricci Stadium. This match is the third confirmed preseason friendly for Celta, following games against Braga and Sporting de Gijón. The Italian Serie A side is noted for its attacking style and elite experience, presenting a tough test for Claudio Giráldez's team as they prepare for a season featuring European competition. Celta's preseason begins next Monday, with more friendlies yet to be announced.
Sassuolo Confirmed as New Preseason Opponent for Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo has announced a preseason friendly against Italian Serie A side US Sassuolo, scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Ricci Stadium in Italy. This match is the third confirmed friendly for Celta's preseason, following games against Braga and Sporting de Gijón. The club described Sassuolo as a top-level rival with experience in Italian elite football and an offensive style, providing a demanding test for manager Claudio Giráldez's team as they prepare for a season that includes European participation. Celta's preseason begins on the following Monday, with additional friendlies still to be announced.