Real Madrid will face Celta Vigo in a crucial La Liga matchup before their Champions League clash against Manchester City. This fixture is especially important for Los Blancos as they hope to reclaim their lead against Barcelona in the league standings.
Current Form and Background
Recently, Real Madrid has struggled to maintain consistency, drawing their last three league matches against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, and Girona. Their earlier five-point lead over Barcelona has dwindled to just one point. However, a recent victory against Athletic Club may have revitalized their momentum.
In contrast, Celta Vigo has faced challenges of their own. They have secured only one win in their past five matches across all competitions. Their last victory against Real Madrid came back in 2017, adding extra pressure to perform in this upcoming clash.
Head-to-Head Record
The last five encounters between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo have favored the home side. Key historical results include:
- December 3, 2025: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Celta Vigo
- December 4, 2025: Celta Vigo 1 – 1 Sant Andreu (Celta lost 6–7 on penalties)
- November 30, 2025: Real Madrid 1 – 1 Girona
- November 30, 2025: Celta Vigo 0 – 1 Espanyol
- November 26, 2025: Real Madrid 4 – 3 Olympiacos
Injury Concerns
Real Madrid will miss key players due to injuries. Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, and Trent Alexander-Arnold are sidelined. Eduardo Camavinga’s status is uncertain after an ankle injury, and he joins David Alaba on the injury list.
In contrast, Celta Vigo has a more complete squad. The only concerns are Mihailo Ristić and Joseph Aidoo, the latter of whom suffered an injury shortly after entering a recent match.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1 Formation)
- Thibaut Courtois
- Raúl Asencio
- Éder Militão
- Antonio Rüdiger
- Carreras
- Federico Valverde
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Jude Bellingham
- Vinicius Junior
- Kylian Mbappé
Celta Vigo (3-4-3 Formation)
- Radu
- J. Rodríguez
- Starfelt
- Alonso
- Rueda
- Beltrán
- Román
- Carreira
- Iago Aspas
- Borja Iglesias
- Zaragoza
Match Prediction
Despite recent struggles, Real Madrid will benefit from returning to the Bernabéu after several away matches. However, a strong defensive performance will be essential against a determined Celta Vigo side striving for consistency. Predictions suggest Real Madrid will emerge victorious with a score of 3-1.
