Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Preview & Prediction

With El Clasico looming, Real Madrid must stay focused against a tricky Celta Vigo side in their push for the LaLiga title.

📅 Match Date: Saturday, May 4
⏰ Kick-Off Nepal Time: 5:45 PM (NST)
🏟️ Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

🕹️ What’s the story?
Real Madrid are still firmly in the title race, but with El Clasico just around the corner, they can’t afford any dropped points. This Saturday, they welcome Celta Vigo in a high-stakes clash that could define their LaLiga hopes.

Carlo Ancelotti will be without Rodrygo, which opens the door for young Arda Güler to step into the spotlight. The Turkish starlet is expected to start alongside a red-hot Vinicius Jr. and new Galactico Kylian Mbappé up front.

Key midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni must tread carefully — a yellow card would rule him out of the season-defining clash with Barcelona next week.

Celta Vigo, meanwhile, are battling to stay clear of the relegation zone. Despite their struggles this season, they have the tools to cause problems and will look to frustrate Los Blancos with a compact midfield and quick counters.

📊 Current Standings
Real Madrid: 2nd place, chasing Barcelona at the top.
Celta Vigo: 16th place, just a few points clear of the drop zone.

🧠 Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have won their last 6 matches against Celta Vigo in all competitions.
Celta last took points off Madrid in March 2021 with a 2-2 draw at Balaídos.

📋 Team News
⚪ Real Madrid
❌ Out: Rodrygo (muscle issue)
⚠️ Caution: Tchouaméni (one yellow away from suspension)
✅ Expected XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouaméni, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Valverde, Ceballos, Güler; Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé

🔵 Celta Vigo
✅ Expected XI: Guaita; Rodriguez, Lago, Alonso, Carreira; Mingueza, Beltrán, Moriba; Duran, Swedberg, Iglesias
⚠️ No major injuries reported, but morale and form remain concerns.

🧮 Match Notes

• Madrid are unbeaten at home in LaLiga this season.
• Celta have just one away win in their last 9 matches.
• Tchouaméni’s role in defense is vital with Éder Militão and David Alaba still recovering.

🔮 Kirib Prediction
With the Bernabéu crowd behind them and a title still up for grabs, Real Madrid should have enough firepower to see off Celta — even with one eye on Barcelona.

🧠 Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Celta Vigo
Mbappé and Bellingham to shine as Güler gets his moment in the spotlight.