Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Match Preview, Predicted Lineups & Score Forecast

4 May, 2025

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A depleted Real Madrid face a tough La Liga test against in-form Celta Vigo

Real Madrid are staring down the prospect of a trophyless season. After exiting the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage and falling 3–2 to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, their last chance at silverware lies in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side sit four points behind leaders Barcelona and must win their final five league matches to keep their title hopes alive. The first of those hurdles is a tricky encounter with Celta Vigo.

While Los Blancos have already beaten Celta Vigo twice this season — in both La Liga and the Copa del Rey — the Sky Blues are showing strong form. Just weeks ago, it took a 98th-minute penalty for Barcelona to edge past Celta. Now it’s Real Madrid’s turn to navigate the challenge.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of this crucial La Liga clash.

Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo — Match Details
Location: Madrid, Spain
Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu
Date: Sunday, May 4
Kick-off Time: 13:00 GMT / 08:00 ET / 05:00 PT
Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano

Head-to-Head (Last 5 meetings)

Real Madrid wins: 5
Celta Vigo wins: 0
Draws: 0
Last meeting: Real Madrid 5–2 Celta Vigo (Jan 16, 2025 — Copa del Rey)

Recent Form

Real Madrid

Barcelona 3–2 Real Madrid (Apr 26)
Getafe 0–1 Real Madrid (Apr 23)
Real Madrid 1–0 Athletic Bilbao (Apr 20)
Real Madrid 1–2 Arsenal (Apr 16)
Alavés 0–1 Real Madrid (Apr 13)

Celta Vigo

Celta Vigo 3–0 Villarreal (Apr 23)
Barcelona 4–3 Celta Vigo (Apr 19)
Celta Vigo 0–2 Espanyol (Apr 12)
Mallorca 1–2 Celta Vigo (Apr 5)
Celta Vigo 1–1 Las Palmas (Mar 31)

How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo

Country	TV / Stream
United States	ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, fuboTV
United Kingdom	Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 2, LaLigaTV
Canada	TSN+, TSN4
Mexico	Sky+Sky Sports Mexico

Real Madrid Team News

Los Blancos are reeling from multiple injuries. Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, and David Alaba are all out for the season, joining Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militão, and Dani Carvajal on the sidelines. Aurélien Tchouaméni will again deputize at center back but must avoid a booking, which would suspend him for El Clásico.

Rodrygo is also absent from the squad, leaving Ancelotti short in attack.

Predicted lineup (4-3-1-2): Courtois; Vázquez, Asencio, Tchouaméni, García; Valverde, Ceballos, Modrić; Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Celta Vigo Team News

Defender Carl Starfelt remains out with a hamstring injury, with Yoel Lago continuing to cover in defense. Jones El-Abdellaoui (thigh) is doubtful and yet to debut for the club.

Claudio Giráldez will once again lean on Borja Iglesias, who netted a hat trick against Barcelona and followed up with a goal and assist versus Villarreal.

Predicted lineup (3-4-3): Guaita; Domínguez, Lago, Alonso; Álvarez, Rodriguez, Moriba, Mingueza; F. López, Iglesias, González

Score Prediction

Celta haven’t beaten Real Madrid since 2017, and Los Blancos have won the last 10 meetings. Despite their injury-hit defense, Ancelotti’s side should have enough attacking quality to secure the win at home.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2–1 Celta Vigo

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