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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo
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COMPETITION :
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La Liga
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| DATE: |
10-03-2024
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TIME:
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11.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Santiago Bernabéu
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Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy; Valverde, Modric, Kroos; Diaz, Rodrygo, Vinicius
Celta Vigo possible starting lineup:
Guaita; Manquillo, Starfelt, U Nunez, Sanchez; Mingueza, Beltran, De la Torre, Bamba; Larsen, Aspas
Real Madrid continues to be without the services of key players Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba, all sidelined due to ACL injuries. While Alaba is ruled out for the remainder of the season, both Courtois and Militao are on track for a potential return by the end of April, offering a significant boost to Los Blancos during a crucial phase of the campaign.
Despite leading the league, Real Madrid faces the absence of Jude Bellingham due to an unsuccessful appeal against his two-game La Liga suspension. This adds to the selection challenges for head coach Ancelotti, who is anticipated to make adjustments to the starting lineup against an upcoming opponent, possibly introducing Rodrygo, Luka Modric, and Brahim Diaz. Aurelien Tchouameni might shift back into the defensive midfield role, even with Nacho available.
On the Celta Vigo side, Renato Tapia, Joseph Aidoo, Miguel Rodriguez, and Mihailo Ristic are confirmed absentees due to injuries, while Williot Swedberg and Carlos Dotor are uncertain to feature. Good news for Celta comes in the form of Iago Aspas's availability after serving a suspension. The experienced forward is expected to rejoin the starting lineup, potentially forming a front two with Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Celta Vigo's manager, Benitez, is likely to maintain confidence in the majority of the squad that faced Almeria, with Jonathan Bamba operating on the left and Mingueza continuing in a wide midfield role on the right, ahead of Javier Manquillo. The upcoming clash promises to be an intriguing battle as both teams navigate their respective injury challenges and tactical adjustments.