Kick-off on March 12, 2026, at 22:00.

In the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League, Celta will face Lyon at Balaídos Stadium. This will be the first meeting between the teams in official competitions, although they previously met in a friendly match in 2023. On that occasion, the Spanish club secured a narrow 1–0 victory. The hosts reached this stage through the playoff round, while the visitors secured their place in the Round of 16 directly, thanks to finishing as leaders during the main stage of the competition.

Celta, under the guidance of Claudio Giráldez, advanced to the Round of 16 of the tournament after defeating Greek side PAOK twice by a minimal margin. The Spanish team demonstrates pragmatic football: four of its last five matches in all competitions have ended with a one-goal difference. The club approaches the clash with Lyon on a four-match unbeaten run in the Europa League. The only dropped points during this stretch came in a draw with Red Star Belgrade. At its home ground, the Vigo side has already successfully faced French clubs in the current campaign, recording victories over Lille and Nice.

Watch the match Celta — Lyon on 12.03.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Lyon returns to the European stage after an almost flawless performance in the league phase, where Paulo Fonseca’s side won seven of eight matches. Despite dominating in European competition, the team is experiencing a downturn in domestic tournaments, having gone four games without a win in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. The French giant reaches the Round of 16 of the Europa League for the second consecutive year and is aiming for a more successful result in the fight for the trophy.

Watch the live broadcast of the match Celta — Lyon on 12.03.2026 online on MEGOGO.