Mon Jan 27 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Alavés Faces Crucial Clash Against Celta Vigo Under Coudet’s Command

**Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain** – Eduardo Coudet faces a crucial test in his second month as Deportivo Alavés manager. Tonight, his team hosts Celta Vigo in a vital La Liga EA Sports match. A win is desperately needed for Alavés, currently just one point above the relegation zone.

Coudet’s tenure has yielded mixed results: a victory against Real Betis, a loss to Girona, and several draws. A home win against Celta, who sit four points ahead, is paramount to boost Alavés’ survival hopes and improve team morale before a challenging match against Barcelona. The added pressure of needing to win to avoid losing the head-to-head record against Celta further emphasizes the importance of this fixture.

Alavés will be without key midfielders Joan Jordán and Antonio Blanco due to injury and suspension, respectively. Celta Vigo, meanwhile, will be missing several key players, including Iago Aspas and Óscar Mingueza, due to injuries. Their travel was also hampered by adverse weather conditions, forcing a long bus journey instead of a flight. Celta arrive after recent losses to Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid and Athletic Club.

The anticipated starting lineups feature Kike García for Alavés, following his hat-trick against Betis, and Borja Iglesias for Celta. Referee Hernández Maeso, who has a generally positive record with both teams, will officiate the match, assisted by VAR official Figueroa Vázquez.

The match kicks off at 9 PM local time, and a win for Alavés would be a significant step towards securing their La Liga status for next season.

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