1996–97 RC Celta de Vigo season

Celta Vigo contested La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the 1996–97 season. They placed 16th in La Liga, their worst result since earning promotion in 1992. They were more successful in the Copa del Rey, reaching the semi-finals for the second time in four seasons before being eliminated by eventual runners-up Real Betis.

Squad stats
Last updated on 16 February 2021.


 * colspan="14"|Players who have left the club after the start of the season:
 * colspan="14"|Players who have left the club after the start of the season:


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Second round
Celta Vigo won 4–2 on aggregate

Third round
Celta Vigo won 4–2 on aggregate

Round of 16
''1–1 on aggregate. Celta Vigo won on away goals''

Quarter-finals
Celta Vigo won 3–1 on aggregate

Semi-finals
Real Betis won 2–1 on aggregate