Predicted Teams Vigo-Barcelona: Gavi expected to make first start in over a year

Celta Vigo and Barcelona are back in action on Saturday after the international break as they prepare for the clash at Balaidos. The visitors will be hoping to restore their six-point lead at the top of La Liga, having seen that buffer drop to three following the defeat at Real Sociedad two weeks ago.

Barcelona will be without Lamine Yamal for the trip to Galicia, although Diario AS say Hansi Flick will hand Gavi his first start in more than a year – and first since returning from a serious cruciate ligament injury. He is expected to line up in midfield alongside Marc Casado and Pedri, with Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski forming the attacking trident.

For Celta's line-up, Diario AS say Marcos Alonso will start against his old club, while Iago Aspas will hope to continue his good scoring form against Barcelona.

It should be a very interesting match at Balaidos. Barcelona start as favourites, but Celta are very good at home, so they will undoubtedly make it difficult for Flick's side to get another win.