Real Madrid Hosts Celta Vigo in a High-stakes Copa del Rey Clash at Santiago Bernabéu
Tonight, Real Madrid returns to the iconic Santiago bernabéu for their first home game of 2024, facing Celta Vigo in a crucial Copa del Rey Round of 16 tie. After a series of away matches, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is eager to secure a spot in the quarterfinals adn reignite their campaign following a demanding schedule.
The last time Real Madrid played in front of their home crowd was on December 22, 2023, when they defeated Sevilla 4-2. Since then, the team has been on the road, but tonight marks the beginning of a three-game home stretch. After this Copa del Rey clash, they will host Las Palmas in la Liga and Salzburg in the Champions league.
Ancelotti emphasized the importance of this match during his pre-game press conference,stating,“This game is good for us,we want to react.” The Italian coach confirmed that Lunin will start in goal and has called up key players, including Mbappé and Vini Jr, the team’s top scorers this season.
On the other side, Celta Vigo arrives at the Bernabéu after a strong run in the Copa del rey, having defeated Racing de Santander (2-3), Salamanca UDS (0-7), and San Peter (1-5) to reach the Round of 16. This will be their fourth away tie in the competition, and they are resolute to challenge the reigning La Liga giants.
Key Match Details
| Aspect | Details |
|————————|————————————–|
| Teams | Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo |
| Competition | Copa del Rey Round of 16 |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabéu |
| Date & Time | Tonight at 9:30 PM (La 1) |
| Real Madrid Form | last home game: 4-2 win vs. Sevilla |
| Celta Vigo Form | Three consecutive away wins in copa |
For fans eager to relive the action, Real Madrid has made all match highlights available on RM Play.
As the stakes rise, both teams are prepared to leave everything on the pitch. will Real Madrid advance to the quarterfinals, or will Celta Vigo pull off a historic upset? Tune in tonight to witness this thrilling encounter.
