Information checked: November 8, 2026, 5:50 a.m. in Vigo, Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00); 4:50 a.m. UTC. This is a pre-match report. No final score or confirmed starting lineups were available at the time of verification.
Celta host Levante UD on Sunday, November 8, in Matchday 12 of the 2026–27 La Liga season. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Vigo, Spain (CET, UTC+01:00), equivalent to 5:30 p.m. UTC, at Estadio ABANCA Balaídos. The league still lists the fixture as scheduled, with no result to report. Celta begin the day two points ahead of the visitors, making this an important meeting for both clubs as they try to improve their early-season positions.
Levante have confirmed their traveling squad and an injury absence, while Spain's Movistar LALIGA is listed as a broadcaster. The confirmed details, league statistics and viewing options are below; predictions and potential match developments are identified separately from verified facts.
The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Vigo. Spain returned from daylight saving time to standard time in late October, so Vigo is on CET (UTC+01:00) for this fixture, not summer time. The same kickoff is 5:30 p.m. UTC. The match takes place at Estadio ABANCA Balaídos, Celta's home ground. The official LALIGA fixture page identifies Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias as the referee.
Fans traveling to the stadium can use Celta's official matchday information: the club says the gates open at 5:15 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) and recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before kickoff. Each attendee needs a valid entry document, and the club provides support for ticket or season-pass problems at the ticket offices. Admission arrangements and any late changes should be checked directly with the host club.
Levante have issued a 24-player match squad. Their November 7 call-up includes goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, along with Roger Brugué, Iván Romero, Etta Eyong, Dela and Hugo Sotelo. Levante explicitly state that Manu Sánchez is unavailable due to injury. Hugo Sotelo is a notable name for this match because Levante's official preview identifies him as a player on loan from Celta.
The visiting club's preview says Luís Castro's team are still seeking their first away league win of the season. It also confirms that both sides lost their most recent La Liga fixtures: Celta to Rayo Vallecano and Levante to Atlético de Madrid. Those results add urgency, but do not establish how either team will line up in Vigo.
There is no verified starting XI for either club in the material checked. A place in Levante's squad does not guarantee a start, and unconfirmed projected lineups should not be confused with official selections. The league's match center and both clubs' official channels are the appropriate sources for the starting teams shortly before kickoff.
LALIGA's pre-match statistics show that both clubs have completed 11 league games. Celta have won two, drawn six and lost three, leaving them on 12 points. Levante have two wins, four draws and five defeats for 10 points. The two-point gap means an away victory would move Levante above Celta on points, although the complete league table will also reflect results elsewhere.
| 2026–27 La Liga through 11 matches | Celta | Levante UD |
|---|---|---|
| Wins–draws–losses | 2–6–3 | 2–4–5 |
| Points | 12 | 10 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 10 | 21 |
These official numbers highlight a contrast: Celta have conceded fewer goals and shared the points more often, while Levante have scored more but also allowed more than twice as many goals. That suggests a potentially important contest between Celta's defensive record and Levante's ability to create scoring chances. It is an interpretation of the statistics, not a guarantee about the match's outcome.
Levante's own historical preview adds context: in their 11 previous top-flight visits to Celta, they record five away wins, four home wins and two draws. Historical results can help explain the rivalry, but form, availability and matchday decisions will matter more on November 8.
For viewers in Spain, LALIGA's Celta schedule names Movistar LALIGA as the broadcaster. Movistar's Matchday 12 television guide lists Celta vs Levante at 6:30 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00) on its LALIGA TV service, with channel positions 54 and 57 in its guide. Access depends on the viewer's subscription and television provider; channel assignments can differ by service or package.
No specific international reader market has been supplied for this report. Broadcast rights are country-specific, so a Movistar listing for Spain should not be assumed to apply elsewhere. International viewers can check LALIGA's official broadcaster finder, selecting their own country, and confirm the match listing with the designated rights holder. The official match center is the safest source for lineups, live match events and the eventual result.
For Celta, a win would increase their cushion over Levante to five points and end a run of league results dominated by draws. For Levante, three points would reverse the current two-point gap and provide their first away league victory of the campaign, according to the visitors' pre-match account. A draw would preserve the two-point separation before other Matchday 12 results are taken into account.
The result will not be known until the game is played. The match center should be checked after the final whistle for the verified score, goalscorers, disciplinary incidents and updated standings; none should be reported in advance as established fact.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Vigo, CET (UTC+01:00), equivalent to 5:30 p.m. UTC.
The match will be held at Estadio ABANCA Balaídos in Vigo, Spain.
Not at the November 8, 2026, 4:50 a.m. UTC verification. The fixture was still scheduled, and official starting lineups and a final result had not been published.
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