Celta Vigo will face Real Madrid in the 13th round of La Liga. The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 PM.
The sky-blue team, currently eighth in the table with 11 points from nine games, heads into this fixture following a 2-1 victory over Alavés. That win is part of a recent mixed run of form, with two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five league outings. Before the trip to Madrid, the team must focus on their next challenge at home against fourth-placed Real Betis on October 25. The team trails the leaders, Barcelona, by 16 points in the title race.
Vinicius Júnior returns from suspension
The clash at the Bernabéu will mark the La Liga return of Vinicius Júnior. The Brazilian forward for Real Madrid is serving the fourth and final game of a suspension after being sent off in the match against Villarreal for an altercation with defender Saliba and for protesting to the referee. The Appeals Committee confirmed the ban, which is pending final resolution by the Administrative Court of Sport.
His absence has been notable for the Madrid side, and his return will add an extra attacking dimension that Celta will have to manage. For the Celestes, this match represents a stern test to confirm their solidity away from Balaídos, where they have earned 10 of their 11 points this season. The team has shown sturdy play, with 10 goals scored and only 7 conceded, giving them a positive goal difference of +3. Their record from nine games stands at two wins, five draws, and two defeats.
The encounter against the league leaders comes at a key moment, after the international break, and will serve to gauge Celta Vigo's real aspirations this campaign. The match will be played on Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 PM at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The win over Alavés, with goals from Ferran Jutglà and Javier Rodríguez Galiano, was preceded by a defeat to Juventus where Hugo Alvarez Antunez scored for Celta.
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