Real Madrid welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon amidst increasing frustration toward both the Real Madrid board and playing staff from the Los Blancos fanbase.
Real Madrid Betting News
Real Madrid found some solace in beating Levante 3-1 away from home on Wednesday night, but the backlash from the 1-0 loss at home to Atletico Madrid last weekend remains unabated.
Los Blancos fans shouted ‘Fiorentino (Perez) out’ when Real Madrid conceded to Antoine Griezmann last weekend, while they even whistled former favourite Isco and James Rodriguez.
Zinedine Zidane’s outfit currently lie 3rd in La Liga; trailing city neighbours Atletico Madrid by four points and league-leaders FC Barcelona by a whopping nine-point chasm.
Zidane should have the services of star-player Gareth Bale once again, while Luka Modric and Alvaro Arbeloa are not far off a return to action. However, Karim Benzema and Marcelo remain several weeks from full-fitness.
With Celta having gained a commendable point midweek, Zidane will heed caution going into Saturday’s match, and not to take them too lightly.
Celta Vigo Betting News
Celta Vigo welcomed Villarreal to Balaidos on Wednesday night and played out a hard-fought and tense 0-0 draw.
The meeting saw two of the season’s overachiever, but there’s no doubting it’s been Villarreal who have sustained the higher level this season.
However, currently sitting 6th in the table is still a very respectable position for the Galician outfit.
Celta manager Eduardo Berizzo will be without Gustavo Cabral misses out due to suspension for the away side.
Elsewhere, Jonny could fill in at centre-back, due to the long-term absence of Andreu Fontas, while Carles Planas should come into the side at left-back, with Pablo Hernandez returning from a ban.
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Match Prediction
Saturday afternoon’s match is another pressure-filled occasion for the home side who will go far before finding forgiveness for their latest loss to Atletico Madrid last weekend.
Celta have improved in recent weeks, and find themselves on course for Europa League qualification for next season. However, a slender victory for Real Madrid is likely here.
