La Liga’s back for the 2025/26 season, and we’re kicking things off with a real heavyweight matchup. Real Madrid, last season’s champs, head to the Abanca Balaídos to take on Celta Vigo on Saturday, March 7. Madrid, led by Carlo Ancelotti, wants to close the gap at the top, but they’re up against a Celta side that’s turned heads all year.
Under Claudio Giráldez, Celta crashed the European spots and surprised everyone. Both squads have key players returning from injury, and there’s no shortage of attacking talent on either side. Honestly, this one in Galicia looks set to light up Saturday night for fans everywhere.
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Match Details And All You Need to Know
| Tournament | La Liga 2025/26 |
| Venue | Abanca Balaídos, Vigo |
| Date | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 9:00 PM CET / 1:30 AM IST (Sunday) |
| Live Stream (India) | JioStar, Disney+ Hotstar |
| TV Channel (India) | Star Sports Select |
| International Coverage | ESPN+, Premier Sports, LaLigaTV |
Real Madrid Team And Injury News
The biggest talking point for Real Madrid surrounds the fitness of Kylian Mbappé. The French captain missed the midweek training session due to a minor muscle strain, but reports suggest he has travelled with the squad to Vigo. Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior are fully fit and expected to lead the attack. However, David Alaba remains a long-term absentee, while Eduardo Camavinga is a doubt following a knock in the previous match.
Celta Vigo Team And Injury News
Iago Aspas just keeps going, as age doesn’t seem to slow him down. He’ll be right up front for Celta Vigo again. They’ll miss Luca de la Torre, who’s out with a hamstring injury, but Óscar Mingueza is back to steady things in defence. Celta’s bold 3-4-3 setup has already rattled some of the top teams this season. They’ll try to do it again, especially if Madrid show any signs of tiredness after their Champions League run.
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Lineups (Predicted)
Celta Vigo:
Guaita; Starfelt, Mingueza, Jailson; Hugo Álvarez, Fran Beltrán, Ilaix Moriba, Marcos Alonso; Iago Aspas, Borja Iglesias, Williot Swedberg.
Real Madrid:
Courtois; Carvajal, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy; Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Where To Watch Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Live Streaming And TV Details
| Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming Platform |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 / HD | JioStar, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Spain | Movistar LaLiga, DAZN | Movistar+, DAZN App |
| USA | ESPN Deportes | ESPN+ |
| UK | Viaplay Sports 1, LaLigaTV | Viaplay App |
| Australia | Optus Sport | Optus Sport App |
| Canada | TSN | TSN+ |
