Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: La Liga Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

With their La Liga title hopes hanging by a thread, Real Madrid will welcome an in-form Celta Vigo to the Bernabeu on Sunday lunchtime, knowing only a victory will keep their fading championship ambitions alive.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Real Madrid may have secured back-to-back La Liga wins, but pressure is mounting on Carlo Ancelotti after last weekend’s 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat to Barcelona.

With Ancelotti expected to depart and their title hopes fading—they are four points behind Barca—this is a must-win clash for Los Blancos, whose Champions League run ended in a 5-1 aggregate loss to Arsenal.

Celta Vigo, meanwhile, returned to form with a 3-0 win over Villarreal and has lost just twice in its last 11 league games. Claudio Giraldez’s side have climbed into the European places but face a daunting record against Madrid, having lost each of their last 10 meetings, including a 5-2 Copa del Rey defeat in January.

Real Madrid x Celta Vigo Team News

Real Madrid have confirmed Antonio Rudiger is out for the season after undergoing surgery, while Ferland Mendy also misses out following an injury against Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe is set to return to the starting XI after his Copa del Rey goal, with Brahim Diaz possibly replacing Rodrygo in attack.

Celta Vigo, meanwhile, will be without Carl Starfelt for the rest of the campaign but have no new injuries. With four goals in two games, Borja Iglesias will lead the line, while Iago Aspas is expected to remain on the bench despite scoring last week.

Our Predictions

Real Madrid win & Both teams to score @ 2.75 on Sky247.ng

After last weekend’s 3-2 Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona, Real Madrid can’t afford a slip-up here with their La Liga title hopes fading. Despite Celta Vigo chasing a European spot, Los Blancos have won their last 10 meetings and should be confident of another home victory.

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