How to watch Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo TODAY; Copa del Rey broadcast

The Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo match will be available on ESPN+ Plus on Thursday, January 16, at 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT. From the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will aim to assert their superiority in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, while Claudio Giraldez Gonzalez’s side will attempt to deliver a historic upset. Learn how both teams are performing and what to expect from this exciting clash.

How Is Real Madrid Performing?

Real Madrid comes off a disappointing loss in the Supercopa final against Barcelona, with a 5-2 scoreline. Despite a strong start, they could not maintain their pace against Barcelona’s relentless offense. However, the team demonstrated a more dominant side in previous matches, including a 3-0 victory against Mallorca in the Supercopa semifinals and a 5-0 thrashing of Deportiva Minera in the Copa del Rey.

Under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance, Los Blancos have maintained their consistency in LaLiga, securing wins such as a 2-1 triumph over Valencia and a 4-2 victory against Sevilla. These results highlight their ability to excel in crucial matches, though certain defensive vulnerabilities were evident in their 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Recent Real Madrid Matches:

• January 12: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona (Supercopa)
• January 9: Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca (Supercopa)
• January 6: Deportiva Minera 0-5 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey)
• January 3: Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
• December 22: Real Madrid 4-2 Sevilla (LaLiga)

How Is Celta de Vigo Performing?

Celta de Vigo enters this match on a high after a narrow 3-2 victory against Racing de Santander in the Copa del Rey. This win showcased their offensive efficiency and resilience in maintaining the lead. However, in their latest LaLiga match, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano, despite displaying solid ball control and failing to capitalize on key opportunities.

Under Claudio Giraldez Gonzalez, the team has had mixed results, with impressive wins against Real Sociedad (2-0) and Mallorca (2-0) in LaLiga, underscoring their strength at home. However, losses to Sevilla and Espanyol highlight their need for tactical adjustments to sustain consistency.

Recent Celta de Vigo Matches:

• January 10: Rayo Vallecano 2-1 Celta de Vigo (LaLiga)
• January 5: Racing de Santander 2-3 Celta de Vigo (Copa del Rey)
• December 21: Celta de Vigo 2-0 Real Sociedad (LaLiga)
• December 14: Sevilla 1-0 Celta de Vigo (LaLiga)
• December 6: Celta de Vigo 2-0 Mallorca (LaLiga)

Possible Lineups

Real Madrid:

• Thibaut Courtois
• Lucas Vazquez
• Antonio Rudiger
• Ferland Mendy
• Aurelien Tchouameni
• Federico Valverde
• Eduardo Camavinga
• Jude Bellingham
• Rodrygo
• Vinicius Junior
• Kylian Mbappe

Celta de Vigo:

• Vicente Guaita
• Carl Starfelt
• Carlos Dominguez Caceres
• Marcos Alonso
• Oscar Mingueza
• Fran Beltran
• Ilaix Moriba
• Franco Emanuel Cervi
• Alfonso Gonzalez
• Jonathan Bamba
• Borja Iglesias

Predictions

Odds:

• Real Madrid: -420
• Draw: +525
• Celta de Vigo: +1050

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
• Tournament: Copa del Rey (Round of 16)
• Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu

How to Watch Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo Live?

• Broadcast: ESPN+ Plus