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RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
RC Celta de Vigo
1 – 2
Full Time
Real Madrid CF
Sat 2 Apr 2022 · 16:30 UTC Abanca Balaidos HT 45' · FT 45'
Javier Galan 36' Y
Thiago Galhardo 40' Y
Jeison Murillo 57' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee David Medie
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee Israel Barcena
  • Referee Alejandro Lucena

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
2022-04-02 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2021-09-12 Real Madrid CF 5–2 RC Celta de Vigo 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

Recent Form

RC Celta de Vigo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L
20 Mar Real Betis Balompié H 0–0 D
12 Mar Villarreal CF A 0–1 L
06 Mar RCD Mallorca H 4–3 W
26 Feb Club Atlético de Madrid A 0–2 L
21 Feb Levante UD H 1–1 D
Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr RC Celta de Vigo A 2–1 W
20 Mar FC Barcelona H 0–4 L
14 Mar RCD Mallorca A 3–0 W
09 Mar Paris Saint-Germain FC H 3–1 W
05 Mar Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 4–1 W
26 Feb Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF has kicked off!
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' It looks surprising RC Celta de Vigo does not make any changes. Marco Asensio has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 19' Karim Benzema puts Real Madrid CF on the lead.
  • 24' Nolito has been relatively quiet despite scoring 23 goals in his last 418 appearances.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Eder Militao made 491 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eduardo Coudet will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 36' Poor challenge from Javier Galan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 40' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Thiago Galhardo makes it 1-1.
  • 40' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Thiago Galhardo.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 52' What a moment for Nolito! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nolito makes it 3-1.
  • 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jeison Murillo.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Franco Cervi. He replaces Thiago Galhardo on 60 minute.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Lucas Vazquez as he leaves the pitch. Dani Carvajal steps in for Real Madrid CF.
  • 66' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joseph Aidoo suffering a number of foals already.
  • 70' A stunning finish from Karim Benzema — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' A tactical swap from RC Celta de Vigo — Renato Tapia on, Nolito off on 73 minutes.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Real Madrid CF — Federico Valverde on, Luka Modric off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Fran Beltran makes way for Santi Mina at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from RC Celta de Vigo.
  • 80' Denis Suarez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Madrid CF tonight.
  • 81' Orbelin Pineda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brais Mendez at the 81 minute mark.
  • 85' A tactical swap from Real Madrid CF — Dani Ceballos on, Toni Kroos off on 85 minutes.
  • 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • It finishes all square. RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

RC Celta de Vigo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eduardo Coudet

Real Madrid CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karim Benzema 10
Vinicius Junior 4
Luka Modric 3
Santi Mina 3
Marco Asensio 3
Kylian Mbappe 3
Williot Swedberg 2
Franco Cervi 2

Head to Head

2022-04-02 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2021-09-12 Real Madrid CF 5–2 RC Celta de Vigo 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

RC Celta de Vigo Form

2022-04-02 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Madrid CF L 2022-03-20 RC Celta de Vigo 0–0 Real Betis Balompié D 2022-03-12 Villarreal CF 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-03-06 RC Celta de Vigo 4–3 RCD Mallorca W 2022-02-26 Club Atlético de Madrid 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo L 2022-02-21 RC Celta de Vigo 1–1 Levante UD D

Real Madrid CF Form

2022-04-02 RC Celta de Vigo 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2022-03-20 Real Madrid CF 0–4 FC Barcelona L 2022-03-14 RCD Mallorca 0–3 Real Madrid CF W 2022-03-09 Real Madrid CF 3–1 Paris Saint-Germain FC W 2022-03-05 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2022-02-26 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Real Madrid CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.53 RC Celta de Vigo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RC Celta de Vigo19% Draw32% Real Madrid CF49%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes29% 0% No71%
Avg goals/match: 1.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 50%
50%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

RC Celta de Vigo or Draw
51%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
81%
RC Celta de Vigo or Real Madrid CF
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Celta de Vigo11% Draw59% Real Madrid CF30%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.4%
0 – 1
20.2%
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
11.6%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
2 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
1.8%
0 – 4
1.3%

Asian Handicap — RC Celta de Vigo

Handicap RC Celta de Vigo covers Push Real Madrid CF covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 12% 85%
-0.5 15% — 85%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 28% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 14% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
59% ✗

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