The postponement of Celta-Osasuna changes Comunio Matchday 1: only six matches and an extra four-game round

The match between Celta de Vigo and Osasuna, originally scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed due to the poor condition of the pitch at Balaidos.

The problems affecting the grass have prevented the game from being played normally on its planned date and require it to be moved to the group of postponed matches for this opening matchday.

The Celta-Osasuna clash will finally be played on Thursday, August 27 at 8:30 pm, a date that will have a direct impact on Comunio and on the planning of the first rounds of the season.

Comunio Matchday 1 is reduced to just six matches

Comunio had initially prepared a Matchday 1 reduced to seven fixtures, with the three games that had been postponed moved to an independent extra matchday. However, the suspension of Celta-Osasuna once again completely changes the scenario.

With this new postponement, the Comunio Matchday 1 will consist of only six matches. That means only players from twelve teams will have the chance to score points on this first fantasy matchday.

The impact is especially significant for managers who had planned to field Celta or Osasuna players. All of them will have to come out of the Matchday 1 starting XI if we want to avoid positions that do not score.

Celta and Osasuna enter Comunio's extra round

The other major consequence is that the Comunio extra round increases from three to four matches. Celta-Osasuna is added to the other three postponed fixtures that were already scheduled for that special matchday.

In total, we will have eight teams and four matches whose points will be counted independently in Comunio.

As a result, this extra round takes on even more importance. We are no longer talking about a small matchday made up of three games, but about four matches that can create significant differences between participants.

What do we do with Celta and Osasuna players?

This will probably be the main question for many Comunio users. The answer will depend on the depth of each squad and the money available.

First things first: Celta and Osasuna players no longer help you complete your Matchday 1 lineup. If we had several players from these teams lined up to start, we will need to look for alternatives on the market.

However, this does not mean we should automatically sell our key players from either side. Celta-Osasuna will be played just a few days later, and their players will become especially valuable for the extra round.

A key player from Celta or Osasuna might not be useful for us this week, but could soon turn into a crucial piece in an attempt to field the most complete XI possible in that special matchday.

Cheap starters can spark a surge in market interest

Reducing Matchday 1 to only six matches can also have major consequences for the Comunio transfer market.

With only twelve teams available, there will be plenty of managers looking for players who simply have clear chances of starting. That is why cheap players from the teams that do play Matchday 1 can become real bargains.

In this scenario, it will not be essential to sign big-name stars. A low-cost defender or midfielder who is guaranteed a place in the starting XI could be far more useful than leaving a position empty.

We could also see specific value rises among the more affordable and starting players from the teams that do play this first matchday, especially in communities with very active markets.

Be careful selling players thinking only about Matchday 1

The most aggressive strategy would be to get rid of all players belonging to postponed teams in order to complete your starting XI this week. It might work in the short term, but it can also create a problem just a few days later.

When the extra round arrives, the situation will be exactly the opposite: the players from the teams that now do play will not be able to help us, and we will need players from the eight clubs included in the four postponed matches.

That is why it can be interesting to strike a balance: fill as many positions as possible on Matchday 1 without getting rid of our best pieces for the extra round.

The extra round gains far more fantasy weight

The inclusion of Celta-Osasuna significantly increases the appeal of this special matchday. Having three, four, or even more players available can make a real difference compared to rivals who arrive without having prepared their squad.

Also, as the date of the postponed matches gets closer, it is quite likely that demand for players from these teams will rise. The most forward-thinking managers may try to get ahead of the market before their prices start to react.

This also opens up an interesting speculation angle: cheap players with starting chances from the teams in the extra round could see their demand increase once the rest of the participants begin preparing their lineups.

A Comunio 2026/27 start that will require planning more than ever

The postponement of Celta-Osasuna makes the season opener even more unusual. Users will first have to deal with a Matchday 1 made up of only six matches and then prepare a special round consisting of four fixtures.

The key will be not to think exclusively about the immediate matchday. Completing an XI will be important, but you will also need to keep an eye on the market and maintain a sufficiently balanced squad to face the special matchday.

From Comuniate, we recommend reviewing your lineups before the end of Matchday 1 and removing any Celta or Osasuna player who was set as a starter. At the same time, you will need to assess each sale very carefully, because those same players could become especially interesting when the extra round arrives.