Match Overview
Celta Vigo face off against Real Madrid in the third round of the Spanish La Liga competition at the Abanca Balaidos on 25 August, Friday. While the home team are ranked in the 16th position of the league table with just point to their name at the moment, the visiting side are right at the top of the same standings with six points inside their kitty.
Key Highlights
There have been a total of 26 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which Real Madrid have won twenty. Celta Vigo have been victorious on just three occasions while the rest of the three matches were played out as drawn encounters. When the two teams met earlier this year in April, Real Madrid won by a 2-0 scoreline.
Injury Report
Celta Vigo will have to play this game in the absence of Goncalo Paciencia and Carles Perez whereas for Real Madrid, the likes of Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Arda Guler will be missing out.
Prediction
Real Madrid appear to be the downright favourites to win this game. We expect them to win it quite comfortably. They might also end up keeping a clean sheet. Manuel Sánchez has created the most big chances for Celta Vigo (1) but they are ranked 12 in shots on target per match (3.5 shots). Celta Vigo do not appear to have any chance to win this match.
SPAIN. LA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
25/Aug 20:30 Celta VS Real Madrid | 0:1 (0:0,0:1) |