Match Overview

Real Madrid host Celta Vigo in a La Liga matchup that carries significance for both sides’ momentum heading into winter. The hosts have paired control in possession with quick transitions and remain in the title conversation after a strong start. Celta arrive with an uptick in scoring output and will look to turn recent attacking form into points. A traditionally open fixture adds intrigue to a meeting where Madrid’s individual quality meets Celta’s industrious midfield core.

• Fixture: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
• Competition: La Liga
• Venue: Not provided
• Date: 07-12-2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 / 20:00 UTC

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid

• T. Courtois
• Éder Militão
• Álvaro Fernández
• T. Alexander-Arnold
• Raúl Asencio
• F. Valverde
• A. Güler
• A. Tchouaméni
• J. Bellingham
• K. Mbappé
• Vinícius Júnior

Celta Vigo

• I. Radu
• Sergio Carreira
• Javi Rodríguez
• Marcos Alonso
• Óscar Mingueza
• I. Moriba
• Fran Beltrán
• Hugo Sotelo
• Miguel Román
• Borja Iglesias
• Iago Aspas

Injury & Suspension Report

Real Madrid

• T. Alexander-Arnold – Injury
• Dani Carvajal – Knee Injury
• F. Mendy – Muscle Injury
• D. Alaba – Muscle Injury
• D. Huijsen – Muscle Injury

Celta Vigo

• J. Aidoo – Injury
• M. Ristić – Injury

Head-to-Head

Recent meetings between these sides have often produced goals. Across their historical clashes, Real Madrid hold a strong edge in wins, with Celta Vigo also recording victories and a handful of draws. The trend points toward open, attacking games where Madrid typically set the tempo.

Match Analysis & Prediction

Real Madrid’s recent profile blends measured possession with decisive surges in transition. Their return of seven goals across the last five matches underscores a front line capable of switching pace quickly, with Kylian Mbappé offering a direct threat in behind and Jude Bellingham arriving dangerously from midfield. A points haul of 33 from 14 games (10 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss) keeps them well-placed in the table, and the tactical identity remains clear: control phases in midfield, then accelerate into space.

Real Madrid’s relentless Castilla spirit shines through with a commanding 4-goal display at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Madrid’s recent home output has been emphatic, reflecting a balance between structured build-up and incisive final-third combinations. Aurelien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde provide the platform, allowing Bellingham to break lines and link with Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. The high-scoring nature of a recent home stalemate also hinted at defensive trade-offs when Madrid commit numbers forward, but the upside is clear: they create volume and quality of chances.

Celta Vigo travel with confidence after eight goals in their last five outings. Their midfield trio of Fran Beltrán, I. Moriba and Hugo Sotelo can compress space and spring quick counters, seeking early deliveries to Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias. Wide defenders like Óscar Mingueza and Marcos Alonso will need composure against Madrid’s pace. The visitors also have a road scoring boost from P. Durán this season, adding another potential edge if called upon.

The tactical battle hinges on Madrid’s ability to pin Celta back without leaving gaps for transitions. If Madrid’s press is synchronized, Celta may be forced into longer clearances and rely on Aspas’s guile to retain possession. Set pieces could matter for the visitors, but sustained pressure from Madrid’s midfield should tilt territory and shot volume toward the home side. Defensive absences for the hosts remain a subplot, yet their attacking ceiling is high enough to absorb risk.

Prediction: Real Madrid to control most phases and create the clearer chances. Celta’s forward line has enough to threaten, but Madrid’s quality should tell. Real Madrid 3-1 Celta Vigo.