Sevilla vs Celta: Monday Night Clash as Nervión Hosts La Liga Finale of First Half
Almeyda's struggling Sevilla welcome high-flying Celta to close out Matchday 19, with the hosts desperate to avoid slipping closer to the drop zone.
Nervión plays host to the final fixture of La Liga’s first half tonight as two sides with contrasting fortunes meet under the floodlights.
Form Guide
Sevilla enter this Monday night clash in a proper pickle, sitting 14th in the table with just 20 points after losing to Levante last time out. Matías Almeyda’s men are looking increasingly nervous, with the relegation zone just three points away - that’s a bit too close for comfort for the Andalusian giants.
Celta, meanwhile, are having a right Bobby Dazzler of a season under Claudio Giráldez. Currently sitting pretty in 7th with 26 points after dispatching Valencia in their previous outing, the Galicians have established themselves as genuine European contenders. They’ve been particularly impressive on their travels, ranking as the fourth-best away side in La Liga behind only Barcelona, Real Madrid and Villarreal.
Homecoming for Giráldez
Tonight’s match carries special significance for Celta boss Giráldez, who returns to the stadium where he made his managerial debut in the top flight 22 months ago. The young gaffer has transformed Celta’s fortunes since then and will be keen to mark his return with another positive result.
Historical Advantage
History favors the hosts at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, with Sevilla having won 44 of the 63 official visits from the Galicians. Their most recent encounter in Nervión ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for Sevilla thanks to Manu Bueno’s goal, in what was an emotional farewell for club legend Jesús Navas.
Pre-Match Talk
Almeyda has been talking about the need for his squad to “show rebellion” and break through their mental block. The Argentine knows that anything less than three points will have the alarm bells ringing even louder around Nervión.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Kickoff: 21:00 local time (CET)
- Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
- Broadcast: Movistar LaLiga
With Sevilla desperate to create some breathing space from the drop zone and Celta looking to cement their European credentials, we should be in for a proper tear-up in Andalusia tonight.