La Liga: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Live
Preview: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday at 5:30pm. Real Madrid enters the match following a 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig in the Champions League, while Celta Vigo comes in after a 1-0 victory against Almeria in La Liga.
Los blancos did not perform at their best in their match against RB Leipzig, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Despite this, they managed to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions quarter-finals with their third draw in four games, having won one. While they maintain a strong position in La Liga, the team faced challenges this week, including losing an appeal against a red card for Jude Bellingham and their manager, Carlo Ancelotti, being accused of tax fraud. Ancelotti addressed the issue with the press, emphasizing his focus on extending Real Madrid’s unbeaten streak in La Liga home games.
Celta Vigo recently secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Almería, which was seen as a much-needed win for their manager Rafa Benítez. Benítez was reportedly under pressure, with rumors suggesting that a loss could have cost him his job, especially since the team had only won one of their last seven matches. A win in their upcoming away match against Madrid, which they have not achieved since November 2006, would greatly improve his job security. However, Celta Vigo has only managed two away wins this season in La Liga and recently squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against Cádiz.
Head-to-head
Real Madrid has emerged victorious in their past five encounters with Celta Vigo, including their most recent match earlier this season, which they won 1-0.
Prediction
Madrid is anticipated to win on Sunday, even though they did not perform well against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. While Celta may present a challenge, Madrid is expected to have the situation under control even without Jude Bellingham.
