BARCELONA, Spain (Interstat) — Barcelona began its La Liga campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Spotify Camp Nou. The lone goal defied a pregame projection by Interstat, whose simulator had forecast a 2-1 Barcelona win. The home side entered the match with a 93.40 percent probability to win according to the same service’s ELO system. Celta Vigo’s defense held firm for much of the match, but could not find an equalizer. The visitors received yellow cards to Yoel Lago in the 59th minute and Eric García in second-half stoppage time. With the result, Barcelona starts the season with a win, while Celta Vigo opens with a loss.