Portuguese Club Académico Viseu Pre-Season Camp in Spain with Celta Friendly
Portuguese second-division club Académico Viseu has begun a pre-season training camp in Cádiz, Spain, with 27 players, including under-23 youth. The camp includes a behind-closed-doors friendly against La Liga side Celta Vigo on July 29 at Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza. During the first session, midfielder Messeguem exited early with groin complaints. The camp prepares the team for their return to the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
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Académico de Viseu to Face Celta de Vigo in Pre-Season Friendly
Portuguese second-division club Académico de Viseu will play a pre-season friendly against La Liga side Celta de Vigo on July 29 in Spain, as part of their training camp in Cádiz. The Viriatos are preparing for their return to the Portuguese Primeira Liga. The squad traveled with 27 players for the camp, which includes a stay at the Fairplay Resort. During the first training session, player Messeguem left early with groin complaints. The match against Celta de Vigo is a key rehearsal for the upcoming season.
RecordAcadémico Viseu's First Training Session in Cádiz Sees Three Players Limited, Messeguem Exits Early
Académico Viseu held their first training session in Cádiz, Spain, as part of their pre-season training camp. Three players were limited in their participation, and midfielder Messeguem left the session early due to groin complaints. The session is part of the team's preparation for the upcoming season in the Portuguese Liga Betclic. The article, published by Record Portugal on July 12, 2026, includes multiple images of the training session and notes that the team is staying in a luxury hotel unit. This follows the team's departure for the camp with 27 players and a previous pre-season friendly victory.
RecordCelta Vigo Announces Fourth Preseason Friendly Against Académico de Viseu
Celta Vigo has announced its fourth preseason friendly, scheduled against 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. This is part of a six-match preseason schedule planned by coach Claudio Giráldez, which also includes games against SC Braga (July 18), Sporting de Gijón (July 25), and US Sassuolo (August 5). The club describes Académico de Viseu as an experienced Portuguese team known for collective order, providing a high-level test for Celta to build competitive rhythm before the league season.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaCelta Vigo Announces Preseason Friendly Against Académico de Viseu
Celta Vigo has announced its fourth preseason friendly 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 adds to previously announced friendlies against SC Braga (July 18), Sporting de Gijón (July 25), and US Sassuolo (August 5). The club describes Académico de Viseu as an experienced Portuguese team known for collective order, providing a high-level test for Celta to build minutes and competitive rhythm. Coach Claudio Giráldez has scheduled a preseason with one or two matches per week, similar to recent years. Celta plans a total of six friendlies before the league championship begins.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaAcadémico Viseu Departs for Training Camp with 27 Players
Académico Viseu, a Portuguese football club, has departed for a pre-season training camp in Cádiz, Spain, with a squad of 27 players. The camp will include the participation of several under-23 youth players, as the team prepares for the upcoming season. The article, published by Record Portugal on July 11, 2026, highlights the club's pre-season activities and integration of young talent.
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