The last time Real Madrid faced Celta Vigo in La Liga in December 2025, they left the Bernabeu with a 2-0 defeat. This time, a struggling Los Blancos side travels to Vigo, only this time, to face a Celta side flying high in sixth.
It's La Liga action on Friday, March 6, as Real Madrid travel to face a Celta Vigo side in a brilliant run of form. Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be aiming for a vital win to stop the team's campaign from unraveling.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Celta Vigo: Sixth in the La Liga table with successive wins in their last two matches.
🔸 Real Madrid: Second in the La Liga table, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Celta Vigo have won each of their last four matches in all competitions.
🔥 Real Madrid have the best away record in the division, claiming 27 points from 13 games.
🔥 Real Madrid have lost their last two Premier League matches against Osasuna and Getafe.
🔥 While Real Madrid were 2-1 winners in the reverse last season, Celta's last win was a 2-0 victory in 2025.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚪Celta Vigo | Form: L🔴D🟡W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:
Claudio Giraldez's side enters this match off the back of successive wins over Mallorca and Girona. They are full of confidence after also progressing in the Europa League.
However, they have only managed to triumph in four of their 13 home league matches this season. They are looking to complete a rare league double over the Spanish giants.
⚫Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴:
Alvaro Arbeloa's side is enduring a testing period after losing their last two league games. They simply cannot afford more dropped points with Barcelona pulling away at the top.
They boast a formidable away record but are currently ravaged by injuries to key players. With a Champions League clash against Man City looming, the pressure is firmly on.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚪Celta Vigo (possible):
Radu, Rodriguez, Aidoo, Dominguez, Mingueza, Roman, Moriba, Carreira, Jutgla, Iglesias, Alvarez.
⚫Real Madrid (possible):
Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guler, G. Garcia, Vinicius.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Borja Iglesias — The striker returns from suspension, having scored 14 times in all competitions this season.
✨ Eduardo Camavinga — Expected to return to the midfield engine room after missing the last game with a dental issue.
✨ Dean Huijsen — Likely to start in the middle of the defense with Alaba and Militao both facing injury doubts.
✨ Vinicius — A certain starter up front for Madrid, looking to carry the attack in Mbappe's absence.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Celta Vigo/Home to win = 3.35
💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 2.21
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.65
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.78
This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a confident Celta side with four straight wins faces a Madrid team desperate for points to save their season.
With history offering hope for the hosts after their December win, Vigo is set for a compelling La Liga night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid game here on MSport.
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