As the LaLiga season reaches its final stretch, Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabéu live with one mission: stay alive in the title race.
With just five matches remaining, Carlo Ancelotti’s side cannot afford to drop points, especially with a visit to Barcelona looming next.
Meanwhile, Celta arrive in strong form and chasing a European spot. With in-form strikers Borja Iglesias and Iago Aspas leading their attack, they’ll aim to disrupt Madrid’s ambitions and make a statement of their own.
Live Blog: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
Follow minute-by-minute updates, key highlights, and commentary from kickoff at 2:00 PM CEST.
Real Madrid Starting Lineup
- Courtois
- Lucas Vázquez
- Tchouaméni
- Asencio
- Fran García
- Valverde
- Ceballos
- Arda Güler
- Bellingham
- Vinícius Jr.
- Mbappé
Bench: Lunin, Mestre, Modrić, Endrick, Vallejo, Brahim, Youssef, Jacobo
Celta Vigo Starting Lineup
- Vicente Guaita
- Javi Rodríguez
- Yoel Lago
- Marcos Alonso
- Carreira
- Fran Beltrán
- Hugo Sotelo
- Óscar Mingueza
- Fer López
- Borja Iglesias
- Alfon
Celta are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 away matches and have scored in 8 consecutive LaLiga fixtures. They are not a team to be underestimated.
Match Storylines
- Stakes: Madrid trail first place and must win to apply pressure.
- Form: Madrid have won 3 straight league games 1-0, tight, composed, and clean-sheet driven.
- Defensive Woes: With 7 players ruled out, including 5 key defenders, Ancelotti has had to get creative.
- Celta’s Threat: With two in-form strikers and strong road form, the Galicians could spoil the party.
What to Watch For
- Will Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. break Celta’s backline early?
- Can Madrid’s makeshift defense handle Aspas and Iglesias?
- Is Arda Güler ready to control midfield in a big game?
Stay tuned to this page for live commentary, tactical insight, and post-match analysis. Whether you’re a Madridista or just following the title race drama, this clash has high stakes and even higher tension.
