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| Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid | October 19, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Celta Vigo | 4.86 |
| Real Madrid odds | 1.64 |
| Draw | 4.22 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: TBC |
Celta Vigo used to be known as a club that could not live up to its potential in La Liga, often battling relegation despite remaining a headache to Spain’s elite. Iago Aspas is known for being the club’s jewel, sticking with the team’s mismanagement although he could have left “for a better club”.
No team has ever depended more on one player for goals than Celta Vigo has relied on Aspas to score out of nowhere.
Celta Vigo is currently 9th in La Liga with thirteen points, with a balanced record of four victories, four defeats, and one draw in nine matches. Celta Vigo managed to win against Las Palmas despite playing with nine men after two red cards.
This also means that Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba won’t play against Real Madrid due to suspension.
As for injuries, left-back Mihallo Ristić will miss the match as well.
| Recent Form | WLLDW |
| Key Player to Watch | Oscar Mingueza |
| Team Strengths | Vertical football, rapid transitions |
| Team Weaknesses | Dependence on Iago Aspas for goals, lack of rest defence |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Mihallo Ristić (injured), Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba (suspension) |
Real Madrid’s biggest news concerns Kylian Mbappé, who was caught partying in Stockholm and has been accused of sexual assault. The French superstar denied the allegations, calling them “fake news” on his Twitter account. Swedish authorities claim they “reasonably suspect” Mbappé, which is the lowest form of accusation in Swedish law.
Real Madrid has yet to be defeated in La Liga and is currently second, three points behind archrival Barcelona.
Only three teams have avoided defeat against Real Madrid this season: Atlético de Madrid, Las Palmas, and Mallorca. Villarreal was Madrid’s last opponent, with the match ending in a 2-0 victory for Los Blancos.
The club is also facing allegations from its neighbours, who claim the club has failed to renew its licence for football matches and organising concerts. The plaintiffs first complained about the excessive noise after Taylor Swift’s concerts at the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid has defended itself so far by claiming that such a licence was unnecessary for concerts, arguing that only administrative permission is required. They also deny allegations by stating the licence remains valid.
| Recent Form | WWDLW |
| Key Player to Watch | Federico Valverde |
| Team Strengths | Individual talents, excellent quality in the midfield |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of cohesive midfield, lack of pressing, lack of quality full-backs |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, Brahim Díaz, Vinicius Jr |
The two teams played 28 matches against each other. The 22 matches ended in a Real Madrid victory, while Celta Vigo defeated Los Blancos three times and with three draws. The last encounter dates back from March 10th (3-0 in Madrid’s favour).
Celta Vigo’s most recent victory dates back to 2014, about ten years ago, when it won 2-0 against the Galicians, with Charles scoring both goals.
Bet hereIf there is one player who surprised La Liga fans this season, it’s Celta Vigo’s Óscar Mingueza. The defender moved to Celta Vigo from Barcelona after failing to adapt to First Division football.
Even last season, Mingueza was nothing more than a solid defender. It all changes this season when Mingueza scores from a freekick. Óscar didn’t stop there; he scored two goals and assisted four in nine games. That’s unheard of for him, as it even impressed Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente, as he called up Mingueza.
Choosing one player for Real Madrid is always difficult, and Vinicius Jr would have been the potential choice. Nonetheless, Federico Valverde deserves an honourable mention, as he’s the only player in the midfield who intercepts the ball in defensive transitions amid the lack of organisation since Mbappé arrived.
Valverde has sacrificed his mobility in an attempt to replace Toni Kroos’ role.
Real Madrid is expected to win due to its exceptional individual quality, but Balaidos has proved to be a difficult pitch for any visitor. Due to the rain, it’s often dubbed the Spanish equivalent of Stoke.
Celta Vigo is known for being a devastating team on the counter-attack, but Real Madrid will face a depleted team without Iago Aspas and Ilaix Moriba.
Without Aspas, Madrid’s defence won’t have much to worry about at the back. Real Madrid should look to stabilise the game, while the hosts will try to maintain a high pace throughout the 90 minutes.
An attack without Aspas is like a soup without salt. Iago is the symbol of the team and the one who scores most of the goals. Attacking Madrid’s weaknesses will be harder without him, as he always found ways to sneak in between defenders.
Losing Aspas was already a problem, and Moriba’s suspension only made the task harder. He’s one of the team’s most dynamic players off the ball, as he is a major actor when Celta Vigo presses the opponent. The team can still count on the home advantage but will have to be careful when tracking Mbappé and Valverde.
I would have tipped for Iago Aspas to open the score in this encounter, but his absence turned the game to Real Madrid’s advantage. Celta Vigo is toothless without Iago Aspas in the box, but the team will need to find a way to build its transitions without Moriba and Aspas.
This allows Real Madrid to attack from the beginning. Los Blancos rarely score in the first half, but they remain the favourites of the match in an encounter Real Madrid dominates.
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