La Liga 2024-2025: Real Madrid-Celta Vigo, the probable formations

Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Santiago Bernabéu will be the scene of the league match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo worth 34th day of La Liga. Ancelotti’s school comes to the challenge after losing the Copa del Rey final to Barcelona three to two. In their last league outing, the Blancos won away one-nil against Getafe. Currently the team from the Spanish capital, the second in the standings with 72 points from 33 games.

Celta Vigo, on the other hand, arrive to the challenge against Real Madrid after winning on the last league day at home against Villareal by three to zero. The Giraldez-coached team is currently seventh in the standings, with 46 points from 33 games.

The Blancos are expected to rely on a 4-4-2. Courtouis is in goal, with the two center-backs in front of him expected to be Asencio and Tchouameni. The two full-backs will be Vazquez and Fran Garcia. The two midfielders Modric and Valverde, while Guler and Brahim Diaz will act on the flanks. The attacking pair will be formed by Vinicius–Mbappé.

Celta, on the other hand, is expected to rely on a 3-4-3. Between the posts should be Guaita, with the defensive trio formed by:Marcos Alonso, Caceres and Lago. The two midfielders will be Beltran and Ilaix. The two outfielders Mingueza on the left and Carreira on the right. On either side of forward Iglesias will act Martinez and Lopez.

Probable lineups

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Courtouis, Asencio, Tchouameni, Vazquez, Fran Garcia; Modric, Valverde, Guler, Brahim Diaz; Vinicius, Mbappé. Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Celta Vigo (3-4-3): Guaita, Marcos Alonso, Caceres, Lago; Beltran Ilaix, Mingueza, Carreira; Iglesias, Martinez, Lopez. Coach: Claudio Giráldez