In a thrilling encounter, Real Madrid is set to face Celta Vigo in their third La Liga match of the season, aiming to maintain their winning streak.
Currently leading the table with six points, Los Blancos are eager to continue their victorious run. On the other hand, Celta Vigo, currently sitting at 16th place with just one point, will be looking to secure a win against the formidable Real Madrid.
Celta Vigo began their league season with a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Osasuna on August 13. Their second match against Real Sociedad was a close call, with Ander Barrenetxea putting Celta ahead in the 22nd minute.
However, they were denied victory when Oscar Mingueza equalized in the dying moments of the game, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This marked new head coach Rafael Benitez’s first point in charge of Celta.
Despite their struggles in recent seasons, Celta Vigo remains determined to improve their standing in the league.
The club has made five signings during the summer transfer window, including Carles Perez, Carl Starfelt, Carlos Dotor, Jonathan Bamba, and Manu Sanchez, to strengthen their squad.
Real Madrid, under the leadership of manager Carlo Ancelotti, has started the season on a high note with two consecutive wins.
They defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in their opener and secured a 3-1 victory against Almeria last weekend. Jude Bellingham has been the standout player, impressing with three goals in his first two appearances.
Real Madrid’s ultimate goal is to reclaim the La Liga title after narrowly missing out to Barcelona last season.
They have adopted a new tactical formation, utilizing a 4-3-1-2 setup, with Bellingham playing as an advanced midfielder behind Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. The team will rely on this dynamic lineup to overcome Celta Vigo and extend their winning run.
In their previous encounters, Real Madrid has enjoyed a dominant record against Celta Vigo, winning their last six league matches, including an imposing 4-1 victory in their last meeting. The Sky Blues have not defeated Los Blancos in La Liga since May 2014.
Regarding team news, Celta Vigo will be without Goncalo Paciencia and Carles Perez due to muscular problems.
Head coach Rafael Benitez is likely to maintain the same lineup as their previous match, with Jorgen Strand Larsen partnering Iago Aspas up front.
Real Madrid will be missing several key players, including Dani Ceballos, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, Thibaut Courtois, and Arda Guler for the clash.
New signing Kepa Arrizabalaga is anticipated to make his debut in goal, while Eduardo Camavinga is expected to replace Toni Kroos in midfield.
The upcoming battle between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid promises to be an exciting contest. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the match and discover which team will emerge victorious.