Real Madrid is back in action today as they compete against Celta Vigo in the Copa Del Rey following their disappointing loss in the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona. This match presents an opportunity for Los Blancos to move past that setback and cement their place in the tournament.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, January 16
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Real Madrid -500; Draw +525; Celta Vigo +1100
Team Updates
Real Madrid
The team, eager to redeem themselves post-defeat to Barcelona, is expected to make tactical changes, although many strategies from the last match may still apply as they face a lower-tier team. Kylian Mbappe is anticipated to play an integral role as he looks to kick off his scoring streak.
- Predicted XI: Andriy Lunin, Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Fran Garcia, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Arda Guler, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe
Celta Vigo:
Despite their lackluster La Liga performance, Celta Vigo has performed well in recent cup matches against lower-tier teams. The encounter at the Bernabeu will be a stern test. Luca De La Torre may be absent due to a potential transfer and Marcos Alonso is dealing with an ankle injury, possibly sidelining him for this crucial match.
- Predicted XI: Vicente Guaita, Javier Manquillo, Carlos Domingez, Carl Starfelt, Oscar Mingueza, Fran Beltran, Ilaix Moriba, Williot Swedberg, Jonathan Bamba, Franco Cervi, Borja Iglesias
Prediction
Expect a high-scoring match, concluding with Real Madrid dominating Celta Vigo, potentially 4-1.
