Sassuolo to face Celta Vigo in preseason friendly on August 5

Published Jul 3, 12:39 PM UTC

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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.

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Updated: 02/07/2026 - 14:07 CEST By: RAFA VALERO

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Celta will travel to Italy in preseason to face US Sassuolo. The friendly will take place on August 5 at 8:00 PM at the Ricci Stadium. This marks the third confirmed preseason friendly, following those announced against Braga and Sporting Gijón.

The Italian Serie A side will be a demanding test for Claudio Giráldez's team in their preparation for a season in which they will again participate in European competition.

According to the Vigo-based club:

"Sassuolo is a team with experience in the elite of Italian football and known for its attacking style of play, it will be a top-level opponent for a Celta that will seek to accumulate minutes and competitive rhythm ahead of a particularly exciting season."

There are still friendlies to be announced in a preseason that for the Celestes begins next Monday.

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Original headline: El Sassuolo nuevo rival de la pretemporada céltica

Original language: ES

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