Watch Celta Vigo v Alavés Live: Premier Sports 1 HD with Bruno Bergareche and Graham Hunter Commentary

Football fans in the UK gearing up for La Liga action this weekend will be pleased to know that Celta Vigo v Alavés is available to watch live on Premier Sports 1 HD and via the Premier Sports Player UK, kicking off at 15:15 UK time on Sunday, 22 March 2026. This Round 29 clash at Estadio Abanca Balaídos in Vigo promises intrigue, with Celta Vigo sitting pretty in 6th place and Alavés battling in 17th[1][3]. For viewers in the Republic of Ireland, tune into Premier Sports 1 HD (ROI only), while international audiences can catch it on LaLiga TV International HD. All broadcasts utilise the world feed commentary featuring the experienced duo of main commentator Bruno Bergareche and co-commentator Graham Hunter.

Premier Sports has become a go-to destination for La Liga coverage in the UK, holding rights to broadcast a selection of top-flight Spanish matches, complementing the likes of ITV, BBC, Sky Sports, and TNT Sports for major fixtures. Subscribing to Premier Sports Player UK offers flexibility for £ subscribers, with geo-restricted access ensuring seamless viewing. DAZN Italia provides coverage for Italian audiences, but UK fans have prime access through Premier Sports[1].

The world feed commentary team is led by Bruno Bergareche, a seasoned Spanish journalist with decades of experience covering La Liga for outlets like Marca and Cadena SER. Bergareche’s deep knowledge of Basque football and tactical insights make him a staple for international broadcasts, having narrated countless high-stakes matches across Europe. Joining him is Graham Hunter, the renowned British journalist and author whose book Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World cemented his status as a La Liga expert. Hunter’s career spans Sky Sports, BBC Radio 5 Live, and The Times, where his eloquent analysis and historical context have earned him acclaim among UK audiences for demystifying Spanish football’s nuances.

Celta Vigo, hosted at their iconic Balaídos stadium, enter this match in strong form, currently 6th in La Liga with 38 goals scored and a robust attack led by Borja Iglesias (11 goals) and Iago Aspas[3][5]. Recently, they secured a 1-0 win over Alavés earlier this season and drew 1-1 against Villarreal, showing resilience despite injury concerns like Hugo Sotelo’s recent performances and Matias Vecino’s Achilles issue[3][5]. Under coach Claudio Giraldez, Celta blend homegrown talent with European experience, eyeing a European spot.

Meanwhile, Deportivo Alavés face a relegation scrap in 17th, conceding 35 goals and relying on L. Boye (9 goals) and goalkeeper Antonio Sivera for clean sheets[3]. Their form has been patchy—losses to Valencia and Levante, draws elsewhere—with Youssef Enriquez suspended due to yellow cards[3]. Alavés will look to Carlos Vicente’s forward threat and Óscar Mingueza’s defensive solidity to upset the hosts[4]. Odds favour Celta at -123, with under 2.5 goals at -171, reflecting a tight affair[3][5].

This return leg follows Celta’s narrow 1-0 first-leg victory on 22 November 2025, setting up a revenge mission for Alavés[2][4]. Celta’s home advantage at Balaídos, a cauldron of Galician passion, could prove decisive, but Alavés’ grit might force a stalemate. Key battles include Iglesias versus Sivera and Aspas’ creativity against Alavés’ backline.

For UK viewers, fire up Premier Sports 1 HD or the player app tomorrow at 15:15 to hear Bergareche and Hunter dissect every pass. With La Liga’s drama peaking, this match could shift both teams’ seasons. Don’t miss Celta’s push for Europe or Alavés’ survival fight—pure Spanish football theatre awaits[1][9].

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Article generated: 21 March 2026, 15:33 GMT