Real Madrid hosts Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu seeking consecutive La Liga wins to maintain pressure on leaders Barcelona. Xabi Alonso’s side, second in the table, boasts a perfect home record this season, securing six league victories and scoring 14 goals.
Celta Vigo, sitting 12th, arrive after a Copa del Rey win but a recent league defeat. Claudio Giráldez’s team faces a formidable challenge against a Madrid side that has won their last 11 encounters across all competitions.