Sunday , 16 August 2026

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 3
Full Time
Real Madrid CF
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 15:15 UTC Estadio de Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45+5'
Y 22' Vinicius Junior
Renato Tapia 25' Y
Y 39' Toni Kroos
Y 70' Nacho
Denis Suarez 78' Y
Y 80' Luka Modric
Augusto Solari 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de Balaidos.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Melero
  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Jose Martinez
  • Referee Jose Guzman
  • Referee Jose Alcoba

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
14
RC Celta de Vigo 16 games · Avg 3.6 goals Real Madrid CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF 2021-01-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-02-16 Real Madrid CF 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-17 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF 2019-03-16 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar Real Madrid CF H 1–3 L
14 Mar Athletic Club H 0–0 D
07 Mar SD Huesca A 4–3 W
28 Feb Real Valladolid CF H 1–1 D
20 Feb Valencia CF A 0–2 L
12 Feb Elche CF H 3–1 W
Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Mar RC Celta de Vigo A 3–1 W
16 Mar Atalanta BC H 3–1 W
13 Mar Elche CF H 2–1 W
07 Mar Club Atlético de Madrid A 1–1 D
01 Mar Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 1–1 D
24 Feb Atalanta BC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

RC Celta de Vigo Real Madrid CF
#14 Position #10
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RC Celta de Vigo are 14th (0 pts). Real Madrid CF are 10th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and RC Celta de Vigo launch into their encounter with Real Madrid CF.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eduardo Coudet will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' Facundo Ferreyra has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 467 appearances.
  • 20' What a moment for Karim Benzema! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 22' Real Madrid CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 22.
  • 25' RC Celta de Vigo receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 25.
  • 30' Magnificent from Karim Benzema! That is 168 goals in 545 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 35' RC Celta de Vigo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 39' Toni Kroos is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 40' A stunning finish from Santi Mina — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Balaidos. Real Madrid CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 50' Lucas Vazquez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His RC Celta de Vigo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 65' Brazil international Vinicius Junior has been a key figure this campaign — 5 goals and 4 assists in the Array this season.
  • 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nacho.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Real Madrid CF! Marco Asensio comes on to replace Toni Kroos.
  • 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. RC Celta de Vigo must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Denis Suarez.
  • 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luka Modric.
  • 84' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Jeison Murillo exits the field as Facundo Ferreyra enters on 84.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Augusto Solari on 85.
  • 90' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Augusto Solari is replaced by Jose Fontan on 90 minute.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — RC Celta de Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid CF.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

Real Madrid CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Zinedine Zidane

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karim Benzema 10
Vinicius Junior 4
Santi Mina 3
Marco Asensio 3
Kylian Mbappe 3
Luka Modric 3
Nolito 2
Lucas Vazquez 2

Head to Head

2021-03-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF 2021-01-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo 2020-02-16 Real Madrid CF 2–2 RC Celta de Vigo 2019-08-17 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF 2019-03-16 Real Madrid CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2021-03-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF L 2021-03-14 RC Celta de Vigo 0–0 Athletic Club D 2021-03-07 SD Huesca 3–4 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-02-28 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Real Valladolid CF D 2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-02-12 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Elche CF W

Real Madrid CF Form

2021-03-20 RC Celta de Vigo 1–3 Real Madrid CF W 2021-03-16 Real Madrid CF 3–1 Atalanta BC W 2021-03-13 Real Madrid CF 2–1 Elche CF W 2021-03-07 Club Atlético de Madrid 1–1 Real Madrid CF D 2021-03-01 Real Madrid CF 1–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol D 2021-02-24 Atalanta BC 0–1 Real Madrid CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.45 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo19% Draw35% Real Madrid CF46%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
54%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
81%
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Madrid CF
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo9% Draw62% Real Madrid CF29%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.8%
0 – 1
22.1%
1 – 1
11.4%
0 – 2
11.2%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 1
2.3%
2 – 0
2%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
1.4%
0 – 4
1%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Real Madrid CF covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 11% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 28% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 13% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
64% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.