Real Madrid eye victory at home against Celta Vigo in their Penultimate game of 2017/18 La Liga

Real Madrid are set to play Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga at home in their Penultimate game of 2017/18 season. Real go into this game as the favorites.

Kick-off : 8:45 PM (Local)

Venue : Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Los Blancos suffered a setback yesterday as Sevilla shocked them with a 2-3 defeat away. It was just the reflection of the season Madrid has had this term which is disappointing, of course they rested many of their main players with the Champions League final coming up.

Real Madrid now have a slim chance of overtaking Atletico Madrid and finishing second.

On the other hand, Celta Vigo have had a fine season in La Liga this term and are currently 12th after 36 games with 46 points. They are safe from relegation and will look to finish the season on a high.

But they know Real Madrid away will be one of the toughest tests they would have faced this season.

Real Madrid are ahead on the head to head against Celta Vigo by 24-12. Both teams have played out 5 draws.

Team news and possible line-ups

Iago Aspas is doubtful for Celta Vigo for the weekend game. While Pione Sisto, Nemanja Radoja and Emre Mor will all be not available.

As for Real Madrid, Gareth Bale is back from suspension and is available. Whereas Dani Carvajal is injured and will be unavailable. Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be rested.

Celta Vigo XI : Sergio, Mallo, S. Gomez, Cabral, Jonny, Lobotka, Jozabed, Wass, Mendez, M. Gomez, Aspas.

Real Madrid XI : Navas, Varane, Nacho, Ramos, Marcelo, Modric, Casemiro, Kroos, Bale, Asensio, Mayoral.

Prediction

I expect Real get the job done and earn three points at home. I think the game will finish 3-0. The goal scorers could be Bale, Asensio and Mayoral.