Can Celta Vigo Shock Real Madrid the Bernabéu?
Madrid Back in Business
Real Madrid returned to winning form in LaLiga with a strong 3–0 victory over Athletic Club on Wednesday. That result ended a run of three straight league draws and kept them just one point behind league leaders Barcelona. The only negative was injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga.
Home Power
Madrid come into this match full of confidence. They are unbeaten in their last eight league games, with five wins and three draws. San Bernabéu has become a fortress again. Real have won their last ten home league matches, scoring at least two goals in each of their last five.
Celta’s Strange Season
Celta Vigo continue to surprise. They finished November with two wins and two losses in LaLiga and are stuck in the bottom half of the table. It has been an unusual campaign, as they are still waiting for their first home league victory. They have drawn seven matches 1–1 this season, which sums up their inconsistency.
Away from home, however, Celta look like a different team. They have three wins, two draws, and only one defeat on the road. They have also won three straight away league matches for the first time since late 2017 to early 2018.
Head-to-Head History
Real Madrid dominate this fixture. They have won the last 11 meetings between the clubs and have not lost to Celta since January 2017. Celta’s last away win at the Bernabéu came in November 2006.
Key Stats
Madrid rarely trail at half-time. They have been behind at the break only once this league season. They also score often just before half-time and have ten league goals this season between the 31st minute and the break.
Celta create set-piece moments. They have taken either two or four corner kicks in each of their last five league matches. They have also scored in their last 17 away league games.
Players to Watch
Vinícius Júnior scores in key moments. Three of his five league goals this season have come between the 25th and 50th minute. Ferran Jutglà has scored two league goals for Celta this season, both away from home, and both helped start their current winning run on the road.
Real will be without Alexander-Arnold for around two months. Camavinga will be monitored closely after an ankle injury. Joseph Aidoo is a doubt for Celta after leaving their midweek cup match early.
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