Real Madrid and Celta from The game starts at 5pm Brasília time, equivalent to 10pm local Spanish time. The match marks Real’s return to the fight for the top of the table after a recent victory over Athletic Bilbao.
The Merengue team, coached by Xabi Alonso, occupies second place with 36 points in 14 games played. Já o Celta, led by Claudio Giráldez, has 16 points and is in 13th place, looking for points to move away from the intermediate zone.
The transmission takes place exclusively on Disney+, allowing fans to follow all the moves in real time. The referee responsible is Alejandro Quintero González, known for his low average number of cards in the competition.
- Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois in goal, with a defense formed by Raúl Asencio, Éder Militão and Álvaro Carreras.
- Celta de Vigo: Ionut Radu on goal, alongside Javi Rodríguez, Carl Starfelt and Marcos Alonso.
- Highlights: Kylian Mbappé, with 16 goals this season, leads the attack of Real, while Iago Aspas is a reference in Celta.
Tactical team formation
Real Madrid adopts the 4-3-1-2 formation to balance defense and quick attack. Essa configuration allows for quick transitions with players like Jude Bellingham in midfield. Coach Xabi Alonso adjusted the team after the last triumph, prioritizing ball possession greater than 60% in home games.
In Celta, the 3-4-2-1 offers defensive solidity with three defenders, but exposes the sides. Claudio Giráldez chose this assembly to contain Vinícius Júnior’s advances. The visiting team averages 1.14 goals per game away from home in this LaLiga.
Full lineups include reserves such as Andriy Lunin for the Real and Iván Villar for the Celta. Lesões affect both: Daniel Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are out in Real, while Joseph Aidoo is in doubt in Celta.
Featured players in the clash
Kylian Mbappé starts as a center forward for Real Madrid, after scoring two goals in the last game. The Frenchman has scored 16 goals in LaLiga and is looking for a record of Cristiano Ronaldo with four more goals in 2025. Sua average speed of 34 km/h when running with the ball makes him a constant threat.
Vinícius Júnior plays on the left, with 8 assists this season. The Brazilian has completed 25 successful dribbles in the last five games, putting pressure on opposing defenses.
In Celta, Borja Iglesias is the top scorer with 7 goals, acting as a reference in attack. Iago Aspas, captain, contributed 5 assists and precise game vision on long passes.
Jude Bellingham, in the middle, has an average of 2.5 tackles per game, while Ilaix Moriba balances the sector in Celta with 85% pass accuracy.
Recent history between the teams
Head-to-head matches favor Real Madrid, with 81 wins in 136 games against Celta. The last clash, in May 2025, ended 3-2 for the Merengues, with goals from Mbappé and Arda Güler.
In LaLiga, Celta has not beaten Real since 2014, when Charles scored both goals in a 2-0 victory. In the last five duels, Real scored in all of them, averaging 2.4 goals per match.
Celta has a good record away from home: they have won 5 of their last 7 away games. No Bernabéu, however, lost the three most recent ones by the smallest margin.
Statistics show that in 11 of the 14 Celta games, both teams scored, a pattern seen in four of the five in the Liga Europa.
Possible absences and substitutions
Real Madrid deals with absences of Daniel Carvajal and Ferland Mendy due to muscle injury. David Alaba is an unconfirmed doubt, making room for Raúl Asencio on the side. Trent Alexander-Arnold, recently hired, trains separately and does not debut.
In Celta, Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristić are uncertain due to physical problems. Dean Huijsen can come into defense if necessary.
Substitutions in Real include Eduardo Camavinga to reinforce the middle and Brahim Díaz in creation. No Celta, Fran Beltrán and Williot Swedberg are waiting for chances to change the rhythm.
These adjustments aim to maintain intensity, with Real rotating after a tight schedule.
Broadcast and options for fans
The match will air exclusively on Disney+, with narration in Portuguese and analysis in real time. The streaming service covers every LaLiga game on Brasil, including post-game highlights.
Fans can add to their calendar via apps like Sofascore for alerts. Cobertura in text occurs on portals such as ge.globo, with minute-by-minute updates.
Odds indicate favoritism for Real: 1.25 for a home win, 6.50 for a draw and 9.50 for Celta. Apostas in both scores have high probability, based on history.
Platforms like Betfair offer free streaming to customers, complementing Disney+.
Refereeing and match rules
Alejandro Quintero González referees the game, with an average of 0.23 yellow cards per match in LaLiga. Jorge Figuera works in VAR, focusing on offside calls and clear fouls.
Standard rules include VAR for goals, penalties and sending offs. The Bernabéu, with a capacity of 81 thousand, operates with 100% capacity, following safety protocols.
Average number of cards in the historic clash is 5.16 per game, with a focus on tactical fouls in midfield.
Expectations for the score
Real seeks to touch the leader Barcelona, who has three more points. Vitória at home would take the meringues to 39 points, consolidating their second place.
Celta aims for points away to move up the table, avoiding distant relegation. Empate would be a positive result, considering the retrospect.
Forecasts point to more than 2.5 goals, standard in 8 of the last 10 duels. Mbappé is considered the likely top scorer.
Voting on apps like Sofascore gives an 85% chance of Real winning.
Key statistics from the current LaLiga
In the 15th round, Real has 62% average possession and 14 shots per game. Celta concedes 1.8 away goals, but creates 10 chances per match.
Mbappé leads the scoring with 16 goals, followed by Lewandowski with 14. No Celta, Iglesias have 7, tied with Aspas in assists.
Table shows Barcelona in first with 39 points, Real in second with 36 and Atlético in third with 30. Celta, with 16, is six above the risk zone.
Possession of the ball in Bernabéu favors the home team in 65% of cases this season.
