Rabat – Real Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight. Los Blancos sit second in La Liga, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, and a win would keep their title challenge on track.
Celta, meanwhile, are 14th in the table and looking to pull further away from the relegation zone.
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Match Details:
- Fixture: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
- Competition: Spanish La Liga (Matchday 15)
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid (Sunday)
- Date: Dec 7, (9:00 p.m. CET)
- How to Watch: beIN Sports 1 (MENA), ESPN+ / ESPN Deportes (USA), FuboTV
Real Madrid Team News
Injuries/Suspensions: Real Madrid are missing several key players. Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ferland Mendy are out long-term, likely until 2026. Dean Huijsen and David Alaba are also unavailable. There are no suspension issues.
Returns/Doubts: Eduardo Camavinga is doubtful with an ankle problem but included in the squad. Arda Güler is expected to start after being rested midweek. Thibaut Courtois is back in goal after recovering from illness.
Recent Form: Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last six league matches, though three were draws.
They drew against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, and Girona in late November, which dropped them to second place, one point behind Barcelona.
That run ended with a 3–0 win over Athletic Bilbao. Earlier, they beat Valencia 4–0 and Barcelona 2–1, showing strong potential despite some inconsistency.
Overall, they sit second in La Liga, one point off the top. At home, they have been perfect, winning all six league games at the Bernabéu, scoring 14 and conceding only three.
Key Players: Kylian Mbappé leads Real Madrid’s attack and is La Liga’s top scorer with 16 goals.
He scored twice in the midweek win and is in top form. Vinícius Jr. brings speed and creativity on the left wing. Jude Bellingham, now fully fit, adds energy and control in midfield.
Real Madrid Likely XI: Courtois; Asencio, Militão, Rüdiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius; Mbappé.
Celta Vigo Team News
Injuries/Suspensions: Celta Vigo have few problems. Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristic are injury doubts, but no one is suspended. Coach Claudio Giráldez rotated the team in the Copa del Rey, so regular starters will return.
Recent Form: Celta have won only three of their 14 league games, with seven ending in draws. They had an eight-match unbeaten run earlier in the season, but that ended with three losses in their last four matches.
They sit 14th in La Liga with 16 points and want to move further from the relegation zone.
Key Players: Borja Iglesias is the team’s top scorer with eight goals. He is likely to play alongside Iago Aspas, who adds experience and creativity.
Celta Vigo Likely XI: Radu; Alonso, Starfelt, J. Rodríguez; Rueda, D. Rodríguez, Moriba, Carreira; Zaragoza, Iglesias, Aspas.
What to Expect
Real Madrid are strong favorites at home. Under Xabi Alonso, they are expected to control possession and attack early. With Mbappé and Vinícius in top form, Madrid’s attack is one of the best in Europe.
Celta will likely defend deep, stay compact, and look for counterattacks or set-pieces. They may try to use Madrid’s weakness at right-back, with Carvajal and Alexander-Arnold both out, but keeping pressure on Madrid will be difficult.
For Alonso’s side, anything less than a win would hurt their title chase. Madrid are expected to break down Celta and take another three points to stay close to Barcelona..
Safe Bets:
- Both Teams to Score – Yes: Real Madrid’s defense has slipped at times, conceding in draws with Girona and Elche.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Madrid often score goals thanks to their strong attack.
- Kylian Mbappé to Score: Mbappé is in top form and leads La Liga with 16 goals in 15 games.
Final prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Celta Vigo.
