Real Madrid CF vs RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Real Madrid CF vs RC Celta de Vigo — La Liga at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- Real Madrid CF 12 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
- RC Celta de Vigo 12 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season
🟨 6.3/game
⚽ 18.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | Getafe CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Real Madrid CF | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Villarreal CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | FC Barcelona | A | 3–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | RCD Mallorca | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | UD Las Palmas | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Madrid CF | RC Celta de Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 30 | Points | 13 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 10 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 7 / 3 |
| 31 | Scored | 10 |
| 10 | Conceded | 10 |
| +21 | GD | +0 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.08 |
| 83% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season
Real Madrid CF this season
50%
Clean Sheets
RC Celta de Vigo this season
RC Celta de Vigo this season
Real Madrid CF are 2nd (30 pts). RC Celta de Vigo are 11th (13 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Madrid CF
0-15
3/–
16-30
6/1
31-45
7/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
4/2
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RC Celta de Vigo
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Madrid CF
| Kylian Mbappe | 13 G | 2 A |
| Jude Bellingham | 4 G | 3 A |
| Arda Guler | 3 G | 4 A |
| Yan Diomande | 3 G | 2 A |
| Carlos Espi | 2 G |
RC Celta de Vigo
| Ferran Jutgla | 2 G |
| Pablo Duran | 2 G |
| Iago Aspas | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Real Madrid CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Real Madrid CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Arda Guler is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Madrid CF tonight.
- 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' What composure from Arda Guler! The Turkey international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' What composure from Kylian Mbappe! The France international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 45' Real Madrid CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 48' Kylian Mbappe makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Real Madrid CF are in front.
- 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RC Celta de Vigo that had 335 games and scored 389 goals.
- 54' Hugo Alvarez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sergio Carreira on 54 minute.
- 59' Real Madrid CF currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Yoel Lago.
- 65' A change in the RC Celta de Vigo ranks — Borja Iglesias exits the field as Williot Swedberg enters on 65.
- 67' Time for substitution for Real Madrid CF. Raul is replaced by Jacobo Ramon.
- 69' What a moment for Javi Rodriguez! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' The Real Madrid CF manager makes a substitution. Dani Ceballos departs to be replaced by Luka Modric.
- 75' It is a substitution in RC Celta de Vigo team. Hugo Sotelo is replaced by Iago Aspas on 75 minute.
- 76' The Sweden left winger Williot Swedberg breaks the deadlock on 76 minutes. 3-2!
- 81' RC Celta de Vigo have won 389 goals from 335 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 83' The Real Madrid CF bench stirs into life. Arda Guler is withdrawn and Brahim Diaz gets his opportunity.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Madrid CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- The final score is 3-2.
Lineups
Real Madrid CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 9
- 14
- 17
-
19
Dani Ceballos ↓ Luka Modric 74'
- 8
- 7
- 1
- 5
-
15
Arda Guler ↓ Brahim Diaz 83'
- 20
-
35
Raul ↓ Jacobo Ramon 67'
Bench
-
21
Brahim Diaz ↑ 83'
- 13
-
10
Luka Modric ↑ 74'
- 18
- 16
- 34
-
31
Jacobo Ramon ↑ 67'
- 29
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
RC Celta de Vigo Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 13
- 20
-
8
Fran Beltran ↓ Ilaix Moriba 54'
- 7
-
5
Sergio Carreira ↓ Hugo Alvarez 54'
- 3
-
12
Alfonso Gonzalez ↓ Pablo Duran 65'
-
4
Hugo Sotelo ↓ Iago Aspas 75'
- 32
- 29
- 28
Bench
- 16
-
10
Iago Aspas ↑ 75'
- 1
- 11
- 21
- 14
- 24
-
6
Ilaix Moriba ↑ 54'
-
23
Hugo Alvarez ↑ 54'
-
19
Williot Swedberg ↑ 65'
-
18
Pablo Duran ↑ 65'
- 25
Coach
Claudio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Benzema | 10 |
| Vinicius Junior | 4 |
| Santi Mina | 3 |
| Marco Asensio | 3 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 3 |
| Luka Modric | 3 |
| Sergio Ramos | 2 |
| Arda Guler | 2 |
Head to Head
Real Madrid CF Form
RC Celta de Vigo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.09
Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
RC Celta de Vigo xG
I would bet for:
Real Madrid CF to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Madrid CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Real Madrid CF or Draw
85%
Draw or RC Celta de Vigo
37%
Real Madrid CF or RC Celta de Vigo
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Madrid CF win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
2 – 0
10.4%
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.6%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF
| Handicap | Real Madrid CF covers | Push | RC Celta de Vigo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
RC Celta de Vigo keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

