Lineups confirmed for Celta vs Madrid clash

Real Madrid have travelled to Galicia as they look to take on Celta Vigo. The visitors are looking to secure themselves a perfect nine points from three matches following wins against Athletic Bilbao (0-2) and Almeria (1-3) in their opening two matchdays.

Celta are yet to get a win on the board, as they lost at home to Osasuna in their opener (0-2) and then drew away with Real Sociedad (1-1).

'Los Blancos' are starting loanee keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who joined this summer from Chelsea following Thibaut Courtois' ACL injury days before the season started.

Camavinga returns to the starting XI and joins Jude Bellingham, who has been in blistering form so far, scoring three goals in the opening two matches, as well as assisting Madrid's third against Almeria.

Celta striker and captain Iago Aspas is hoping to break a personal curse here as he has now faced Real Madrid 18 times and is yet to win a match against them. 

Celta starting XI: Ivan (GK), Mingueza, Aidoo, Starfelt, Unai, Cervi; Beltran, Luca; Aspas (C), Larsen, Bamba

Real Madrid starting XI: Kepa (GK); Carvajal (C), Alaba, Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vini Jr

 

August 25, 2023

 

August 25, 2023