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Real Madrid return to La Liga action this weekend with the visit of Celta Vigo.
Los Blancos advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win at Chelsea, prevailing 4-0 on aggregate and setting up a rematch with Manchester City in the last four.
While they are firmly in the hunt for a 15th European Cup, defending their Spanish title seems to be a lost cause with Barcelona 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.
Celta Vigo travel to the Santiago Bernabeu looking to make a late push for a Europa Conference League place, sitting six points behind seventh-placed Athletic Club.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this one.
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo H2H Results (Last Five Games)
Current Form (Last Five Games)
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Country |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom |
ITV 4, ITVX, Viaplay UK, Viaplay Sports 2, La Liga TV |
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United States |
ESPN+ |
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Canada |
TSN+ |
Real Madrid team news
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that he withdrew Karim Benzema late in Tuesday’s win at Chelsea as he had picked up a knock, and though he is expected to be fit this weekend, it’s possible that he won’t be risked.
David Alaba and Ferland Mendy will miss the next few weeks with muscle injuries.
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(4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Camavinga; Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos; Asensio, Rodrygo, Vinicius
Celta Vigo team news
Carlos Mourino has four selection issues to worry about.
Hugo Mallo will miss the trip to the capital through suspension, while former Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza is not expected to return to training from a muscle injury for a few more weeks yet.
Goalkeepers Diego Alves and Agustin Marchesin are likely out for the season, though Real Madrid transfer target Gabri Veiga is set to start in midfield.
(4-4-2): Villar; Vazquez, Aidoo, Nunez, Galan; Perez, Tapia, Veiga, De la Torre; Aspas, Seferovic
Real Madrid were actually beaten in their last home game in La Liga, falling 3-2 to Champions League hopefuls Villarreal.
Fortunately for them, Celta Vigo don’t pose quite the same threat and this should be a comfortable victory for the hosts. Hot take, I know.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Celta Vigo
