Celta vs Sevilla a pale imitation of what it was – but the new coach could have some surprises in store

Today's lunchtime kickoff in La Liga is Sevilla against Celta Vigo, a game that even 4 or 5 years ago was a mid-table clash between two teams. push for Europe.

Now, after some chaotic seasons for both, it's a battle between two teams that are dragged into the relegation battle.

Celta are just two points off 18th and hoping for a push later dismissal of Rafa Benitez, while Sevilla are only 4 points ahead of them. Both sides want to get out of this season and get to the summer, so they can start building towards the future, but first they have to secure their status in La Liga.

An interesting thing to look at is if the new coach of Celta Claudio Giraldez will promote every youth from the club's B team, which he has managed for the past two years.

It would be a risky move for a side so close to the drop zone – but what do they really have to lose?