Real Madrid – Celta Vigo: Diffusion TV and en clair, free streaming and probable compos

Thursday evening, the Santiago Bernabeu will be the scene of an intense duel between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The Merengues, vengeful after their disillusionment in the Spanish Super Cup, will be keen to show a completely different face against an opponent they historically dominate.

Real wants to turn the page

After a heavy defeat (5-2) against Barcelona in the Super Cup final, Carlo Ancelotti and his men must regain their momentum. With a busy schedule – four matches in two weeks – the Italian coach has already announced that he will rest two executives for this meeting. However, the Madrilenians remain uncompromising at home, with five consecutive victories in all competitions, scoring 16 goals and conceding only two.

In the Copa del Rey, Real made a strong impression by outclassing Deportivo Minera (5-0) in the previous round. But this time, the task promises to be more complex against a determined Celta Vigo team.

Celta Vigo in search of an exploit

The Galicians, currently 12th in La Liga, are traveling to the capital with the desire to create a surprise. In the Cup, they have already shown their solidity by overthrowing Racing Santander (3-2) thanks to a surge in the final moments. Although the Celestes have not beaten Real Madrid since 2017, their last victory in the Copa del Rey against the Merengues, at the Bernabeu, remains in everyone’s memory.

Celta will also be able to build on their success at this stage of the competition last year, when they eliminated Valencia on opposing soil. However, their recent setback against Rayo Vallecano (2-1) in La Liga is a reminder that the task promises to be colossal.

A high-stakes confrontation

With qualification for the quarter-finals up for grabs, Real Madrid are clear favorites but will have to be wary of an unpredictable Celta. The Madrilenians hope this meeting will mark a new beginning, while the visitors dream of a resounding feat at the Bernabeu.

Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

On which channel can you watch the Real Madrid – Celta Vigo match?

The meeting between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo will be followed this Thursday evening from 9:30 p.m. on the L’Equipe channel. You will also be able to watch the match in streaming via the L’Equipe Live Foot channel.

Other channels broadcast this part abroad. In Portugal, Sport TV 1 is broadcasting the game. In the Netherlands it is Ziggo Sport which has the rights and at the local level it is TVE. And if you are in French-speaking Africa (excluding the Maghreb), the match is offered on Canal+ Sport Afrique. In the MENA region, the duel is broadcast on the Saudi channel SSC Sports. The match is also available for streaming on the Shahid application. Channels and apps that can be visible in France thanks to a VPN.

How to watch from anywhere with VPN

If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch the games with your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPNallows you to establish a secure online connection when streaming content. If you’re not sure which VPN to use, check out the VPN’s guide GOAL on the best VPNs for sports streaming.

Time and place of the match Real Madrid – Celta Vigo

The Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.

Kick-off will be at 9:30 p.m. French timethis Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Team info and groups

Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo compositions

Real Madrid team news

Eder Militao et Dani Carvajal will miss the remainder of the season due to cruciate ligament injuries, while David Alaba are looking to play their first match in over a year after being included in the squad in recent Super Cup encounters.

Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham et Kylian Mbappé could start despite training apart from Tuesday, but Edward Camavinga remains uncertain due to illness.

Moreover, Vinicius Junior is facing a La Liga suspension which is not applicable in this event.

Celta Vigo team info

Iago Aspas is sidelined due to a muscle injury, while Marcos Alonso is out due to an ankle problem.

Furthermore, in the absence of Alfon Gonzalez, Pablo Duran et Jonathan Bamba should join Borja Iglesias in attack.

The good news is that Mihailo Ristic could be in contention again after recovering from injury, while Javier Rodriguez is back after a suspension.

The form of the two teams

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