Following their two consecutive losses in La Liga, to Osasuna and Getafe, Real Madrid are set to face another tough opponent, as they travel to the Balaidos to face Celta Vigo this Friday.
In addition to their poor form, the plethora of injuries would also make this match highly difficult for the Merengues side, which cannot afford to lose any more points in the league race.
Match details:
- Date: Friday, 6th March 2026
- Competition: La Liga
- Matchday: 27
- Time: 21:00 (local time)
- Venue: Estadio de Balaídos
- Referee: Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos
Match Overview:
The Vikings are entering a crucial phase of their season in very difficult circumstances, as injuries have piled up for Alvaro Arbeloa, and the team’s performance has also been significantly below its expected standards.
As things stand, they are 4 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, but their last two defeats in two league games do not paint a very hopeful picture for them going forward. The team has clearly missed its spearhead in attack, i.e., Kylian Mbappe, and has struggled to score goals.
The Frenchman is not expected to be ready for the Vigo clash as well, and will be joined by the likes of Eder Militao, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Dani Ceballos on the sidelines. Other players like Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba are also doubtful for this match, while Raul Asencio is expected to get back into the starting lineup despite missing the last game.
Meanwhile, Franco Mastantuono, Alvaro Carreras, and Dean Huijsen are all suspended for this game, thus further depleting Real Madrid’s ranks.
On the other hand, Celta Vigo have only two players subject to uncertainty for this match, i.e., Pablo Duran and Marcos Alonso. They are currently standing 6th in the table, and are fighting for a European spot next season, and come into this game having won their last two league matches.
A visit to the Balaidos is never easy for Real Madrid, but with all their absences, this match becomes even more difficult for them. Still, Alvaro Arbeloa would have to ensure his team gets the full three points to remain competitive in the La Liga race with Barcelona.
