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Real Madrid enters in the game at Balaidos in a vulnerable position. After back-to-back LaLiga defeats to Osasuna and Getafe Alvaro Arbeloa's side is now four points behind leaders Barcelona. Celta Vigo is riding a four-match winning streak and sits in 6th place. Coach Claudio Giraldez has transformed Celta into a high-possession, brave side. Oscar Mingueza and Sergio Carreira will look to exploit the space behind Madrid’s attacking full-backs. Iago Aspas remains the key factor for the hosts. The coach of the guests Arbeola must try to stabilize the team. Relying on Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde to provide defensive cover for a patched-up back four. With Mbappe and Bellingham out, Arda Guler is the primary creative engine in the final third. Real Madrid needs him to find pockets of space between Celta’s lines. Without other star forwards, Vinicius will be the target of every long ball.