The Thursday January 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m.Real Madrid will host Celta Vigo at Stade Santiago Bernabéu for an exciting duel counting for King’s Cup round of 16. Discover here the probable line-ups, the TV channel, and all the information necessary to follow this match.
Real Madrid hosts Celta Vigo, Thursday January 16, at 9:30 p.m., at the Bernabéu Stadium, in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey
This match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo promises to be decisive for both teams. Real Madrid, giant of Spanish football, is looking to add a new trophy to its list of achievements, while Celta Vigo hopes to continue its journey in this prestigious competition and defy the odds.
The forms of the teams
Real Madrid are going through a season full of ambitions, with no less than seven trophies in their sights. Already winner of the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cupthe Merengues however suffered a bitter defeat against FC Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup (2-5). This setback, which puts an end to their domination in this competition, pushes Carlo Ancelotti’s team to refocus on the Copa del Rey and La Liga.
During the round of 16, Real Madrid easily won against Deportiva Mineira (0-5), a fourth division club. In La Liga, the Madrilenians ceded their first place to Atlético Madrid and now occupy second position. After a complicated semi-final against Mallorca in the Supercopa (3-0), Real Madrid must now plan for this round of 16, crucial for its national ambitions.
Celta Vigo, for its part, is experiencing a much more contrasting season. Currently 12e of LaLigathe Galicians are struggling to perform, especially away from home, where they have only won one match in the league. During the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, Celta beat Racing Santander (2-3), helped by an opposing expulsion. However, their form remains uncertain, as evidenced by their recent defeat against Rayo Vallecano (2-1) after a convincing victory against Real Sociedad (2-0) before the break.
The different absences
Real Madrid must deal with several injuries in their squad. Military, Carvajalet John Martinez are seriously injured and may not play again this season. Kylian Mbappéauthor of 11 goals in finals with Real Madrid, was injured in the ankle during the Supercopa against Barça but finished the match. His participation in this meeting remains uncertain, Carlo Ancelotti could decide to spare him for upcoming games in La Liga and the Champions League.
Vinicius Juniorsuspended in the championship, could take advantage of this meeting to regain rhythm, while players like Modric, laughset Brahim Diaz could be established in a reshuffled team.
On the Celta Vigo side, the infirmary is very full. The iconic captain Iago Aspas (6 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) is absent, as is Jailsonthe defender Risticand the middle Fernando Lopez. Marcos Alonso et Alfonso Gonzalez are also uncertain. Despite these absences, coach Carvalhal will be able to count on players like Borja Iglesiason loan from Betis Seville, and the former Lille Jonathan Bambawhich is however struggling to regain its best level in Galicia.
The probable compositions
- The probable composition of Real Madrid: Lunin – Vazquez, Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia – Ceballos, Valverde, Güler – Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé.
- The probable composition of Celta Vigo: Guaita – Mingueza, Starfelt, Domínguez, Alonso – Moriba, Beltrán, González – Bamba, Cervi, Borja Iglesias.
At what time and on which channel to watch Real Madrid – Celta Vigo?
The match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo will be broadcast live on Thursday January 16, 2025from 21h30on The Live Team. The complete TV program of the day can be found here.
