La Liga leaders Real Madrid face former manager Rafa Benitez and his struggling Celta Vigo side on Sunday as they bid to get back on track after last weekend’s draw at Valencia.
‘Los Blancos’ not only dropped two points but had key player Jude Bellingham sent off and he will miss two league games, including Celta’s visit to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Carlo Ancelotti will likely select a far more attacking side against Benitez’s Celta, fighting for their lives after a difficult start to the season.
The Galicians are 17th, five points clear of the relegation zone. Despite some decent performances, pressure has been mounting on Benitez with some Celta fans calling for his removal.
Real Madrid possible lineup: Lunin (GK); Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy; Valverde, Modric, Kroos; Diaz, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr.
Celta Vigo possible lineup: Guaita (GK); Manquillo, Starfelt, U Nunez, Sanchez; Mingueza, Beltran, De la Torre, Bamba; Larsen and Aspas.
