Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Carlo Ancelotti is desperately in search of a victory for Los Blancos.

In the heart of Madrid, where the grandeur of the Royal Palace meets the bustling energy of Puerta del Sol, the Round of 16 fixture of the Copa del Rey takes us to Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, where Real Madrid CF are scheduled to lock horns against Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid are reeling from a humbling 5-2 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final. Despite Kylian Mbappé opening the scoring for Los Blancos, the Catalan giants dominated proceedings to secure a resounding victory, leaving Real Madrid with much to ponder.

In LaLiga, however, the narrative remains competitive. Positioned second on the table, just a solitary point behind leaders Atlético Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are firmly in the hunt for domestic glory. As they gear up to face Celta Vigo in their upcoming fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, and reignite their winning momentum.

🏟️ Tres partidos en el Bernabéu en una semana

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 13, 2025

Celta Vigo, currently sitting 12th in the LaLiga standings, have endured a season of inconsistency, securing only seven victories from their 19 matches thus far. Despite their struggles, the Galician outfit remain determined to elevate their performance in the coming fixtures.

As they prepare to clash with Spanish giants at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, Celta Vigo will aim to defy the odds and silence the home crowd. They hope to orchestrate a monumental upset, securing a place in the quarterfinals and breathing new life into their campaign.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 17 January 2025, at 02:00 AM IST

Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain

Form:

Real Madrid (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Celta Vigo (in all competitions): L-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid):

Real Madrid’s marquee signing, Kylian Mbappé, has had a challenging start to life at the Santiago Bernabéu, falling short of the lofty expectations surrounding his arrival. However, the French superstar showed flashes of brilliance in the Supercopa de España final against Barcelona, where he opened the scoring for Los Blancos despite their eventual 5-2 defeat.

As Real Madrid navigate a turbulent phase, Mbappé will be eager to rise to the occasion and reaffirm his status as a match-winner. When Los Blancos host Celta Vigo in the upcoming Copa del Rey clash, Mbappé will be determined to spearhead their attack and ensure Real Madrid’s offensive prowess remains uncompromised, driving his side closer to silverware.

Primer tituló con el mejor club del mundo !!!! Vamos por más !!!! ¡HalaMadrid! 🤍🤍🤍 @realmadrid pic.twitter.com/ruksazaB8U

— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) August 14, 2024

Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo)

Borja Iglesias, the 31-year-old Spanish striker hailing from Santiago de Compostela, has carved a commendable journey through European football. Beginning his professional career with Villarreal, Iglesias later showcased his talent at Espanyol and Real Betis, solidifying his reputation as a reliable forward. His tenure at Betis saw him emerge as a key figure before embarking on a series of loan spells, including a successful stint with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.

Currently on loan at Celta Vigo, Iglesias has made 19 appearances and contributed five crucial goals this season, reaffirming his knack for impactful performances. A vital asset for the Spanish national team, his experience and composure in front of goal make him a pivotal player as Celta Vigo prepare to face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Iglesias will aim to use his clinical finishing and tactical intelligence to steer his side toward a potential upset at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have nearly a 59% win accuracy against Celta.
• Celta have won three out of their last five matches.
• Madrid won four of their last five games.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1: Real Madrid to win the match – 1/3 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Mbappe to be the first scorer
• Tip 3: Real Madrid 1-0 Celta Vigo – 17/2 with Skybet

Injury and Team News

Madrid will be without the services of Daniel Carvajal and Eder Militao for the upcoming fixture.

Celta, on the other hand, will miss Jailson and Iago Aspas. Alonso picked a red card and will miss the game.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 133

Real Madrid won: 78

Celta Vigo won: 34

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini; Mbappe

Celta Vigo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Guaita (GK); Mingueza, Starfelt, Dominguez, Riltic ; Moriba, Beltran; Gonzalez, Bamba, Cervi; Iglesias

Match Prediction

Madrid would be gutted after going down to rivals Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana finals. We expect Los Blancos to clinch a narrow win over Celta in the upcoming match.

Prediction: Real Madrid 1-0 Celta

Telecast

India: Fancode

UK: TNT Sports

Spain – RTVE Play App

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