"Extending on their Europa League adventure on February 26th as they secured a 3-1 aggregate victory against Greek outfit PAOK, Claudio Giraldez's side have come roaring back from their minor blip on either side of opening February. Skyrocketing their way back into the European spots, Celta Vigo have also gained a reputation for their extended success on home soil."
"Serving a one-match suspension against Girona last week, leading marksman Borja Iglesias should be handed an immediate full recall in the final third. Likewise, while veteran defender Marcos Alonso might have missed out last weekend with a knock, Celta Vigo are hopeful that the former Chelsea star will be able to make a timely return."
"As for the visitors, coming under major scrutiny on Monday night as they slumped to an infamous 1-0 defeat at home against local rivals Getafe, Real Madrid watched their La Liga title dreams taken a real blow. Still sat four points adrift of arch-rivals and reigning Spanish champions Barcelona, Los Blancos have a huge amount of pressure."
Celta Vigo hosts Real Madrid on Friday night in a La Liga fixture. Celta Vigo enters the match in excellent form, having won five of their last six home games across all competitions and recently defeated Girona 2-1. The hosts also secured a 3-1 aggregate Europa League victory against PAOK. Real Madrid arrives seeking an immediate response after suffering a damaging 1-0 home defeat to Getafe, leaving them four points behind Barcelona in the title race. Celta Vigo will have leading marksman Borja Iglesias available after serving a one-match suspension, while defender Marcos Alonso may return from injury. Goalkeeper Ionut Radu will start for the hosts.
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