Celta to debut retro 90s red kit in third preseason friendly vs Académico de Viseu

Published Jul 28, 06:05 PM UTC

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Celta de Vigo will debut a retro-style red third kit inspired by a 1990s jersey in their third preseason friendly against Académico de Viseu on July 29, 2026. The match, lasting 120 minutes, will be played behind closed doors at Afouteza and broadcast on Televisión de Galicia and Celta Media. Hugo Álvarez is the only new addition to the squad, having been medically cleared from an ankle injury. Javi Galán, Pablo Durán, and Borja Iglesias remain unavailable. The article also notes that Celta Fortuna will face Torreense, a Portuguese second division team that qualified for the Europa League as Taça de Portugal champions, in a separate afternoon match. The transfer market has been quiet for Celta, with the new jersey sparking fan debate.

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By Abraham Martínez AS Editorial Staff Reporter for Diario AS since 2010. Covers Celta news and other sports updates in southern Galicia. Holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Santiago. Proficient in French, English, and Portuguese.

Celta's transfer market activity has hit a dry spell, and with little movement in the offices, one topic generating debate among fans is the club's new uniforms. Opinions are divided, and the designers have faced considerable criticism. The latest kit to be unveiled is the third jersey, featuring a retro aesthetic in red, inspired by a shirt the Olívico side wore in the 1990s. That controversial kit will make its debut tomorrow, as Iago Aspas and his teammates take the pitch for their third preseason friendly.

At 11:00 AM, Claudio Giráldez's squad will host Académico de Viseu at Afouteza. The match will last 120 minutes, will be played behind closed doors, and will be broadcast live on Televisión de Galicia and Celta Media.

After drawing with Sporting Braga and narrowly beating Sporting de Gijón, the Célticos now face a team recently promoted to the top division of Portugal. The visitors began training 12 days after Celta and are in the final stretch of their preseason, as they open their league campaign against Benfica on August 9.

👥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔 ⋄ #CeltaAcadémico — Celta (@RCCelta) July 28, 2026

The Vigo squad remains the same as last Saturday's trip to Vilagarcía de Arousa, with the addition of Hugo Álvarez. The versatile youth academy product has been medically cleared after recovering from discomfort in his right ankle. Javi Galán and Pablo Durán remain sidelined. Also unavailable is Borja Iglesias, who is on vacation. Due to technical decisions, Manu Fernández, Unai Núñez, and Carles Pérez have been left out of the squad, as usual.

European Test

In the afternoon, Celta Fortuna will also play their third test of the summer, as if following a cycling tour with two sectors. Curiously, they face an opponent the first team could meet in the Europa League: Torreense, a Portuguese second-division side that earned a continental ticket this season as the reigning champion of the Taça de Portugal.

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Original headline: El Celta se pone retro para su tercer amistoso

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