Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(85) 44 Goals 25 (45)
(66) 37 Assists 14 (35)
(6.8) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 26.9
180.8 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 51% (49%)
(0.9) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Real Madrid
Celta Vigo
Player Reason Status Rating
Thibaut Courtois Out 7.82
Éder Militão Out 6.53
David Alaba Out 6.75
Jude Bellingham Out 7.81
Player Reason Status Rating
Joseph Aidoo Out 6.55
Carlos Dotor Out 6.16
Mihailo Ristic Out 6.49
Renato Tapia Out 6.8

Team News

Real Madrid
Celta Vigo
  • Jude Bellingham is suspended after picking up a controversial red card for dissent against Valencia.
  • Joselu returns from injury, having featured against RB Leipzig in the Champions League, and will provide as an extra attacking option for Ancelotti on Sunday.
  • Brahim Diaz will likely take on the familiar task of replacing Jude Bellingham in his absence.
  • Iago Aspas returns from his suspension to play his 201st game for the club against Real Madrid.
  • Carlos Dominguez could feature at the back this weekend. He has been back in training and has been given the green light by Rafa Benitez.
  • Jonathan Bamba returned to the starting XI last weekend against Almeria and should feature there again at left midfield.

Prediction

  • Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon with the chance to potentially go 10 points clear at the top of La Liga with 11 games to play. Celta bedded in well in the reverse fixture, but fell short thanks to a late Jude Bellingham strike, who will be absent from this one through suspension.
  • Celta last beat Real back in December of 2012 in the Copa del Rey. Iago Aspas, who played his 200th match for the club two weeks ago against Cadiz, started that game. Real have struggled against teams that sit back and defend this season, which will likely be Rafa Benitez's most important course of action on Sunday as they aim to distance the relegation gap between themselves and Cadiz.
  • Real Madrid should give their fans something to shout about after the disappointing performance against Leipzig in the Champions League.
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