Real Madrid and Celtic meet today inthe Group Stage of the 2022-2023 UEFA Champions League. The home team is defending champion and big favorites to win the title again. Here is all the detailed information about this UEFA Champions League potential lineups. If you are in the US, you can watch this game live on FuboTV (7-day free trial).
Real Madrid playing at home are lethal, it seems that their offensive strategy is stronger at home than playing on the road. Real Madrid’s most recent victory at home during the Group Stage was against Shakhtar Donetsk, they won 2-1.
Celtic have nothing to fight for, they are already eliminated from the Champions League, but at least they managed to draw two games against Shakhtar during the Group Stage.
Real Madrid’s lineup
Real Madrid have multiple ways to reach the goal area and score. They don’t completely depend on their forwards, but Karim Benzema and Vinicius are essential in the team’s quick attack.Real Madrid’s top scorers are Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr, both with six goals, while Karim Benzema has only five goals.
Though Carlo Ancelotti’s team has clinched a spot in the Round of 16, they have not secured yet the first place in Group F. RB Leipzig are still in the hunt and that’s why there’s a lot at stake when they face Celtic. Tchouaméni will not be available for this game and Karim Benzema will not start. The French striker might come from the bench.
Real Madrid’s lineup against Celtic:Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Mendy, Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Rodrygo and Vinicius.
Celtic’s lineup
Celtic have an almost perfect record in the Scottish Premier League with 11-0-1. They are dominating the local league, but in the Champions League everything was a disaster and are oficially eliminated. The Scottish team couldn’t even make it to the Europa League.
Celtic’s top scorer is Kyogo Furuhashiwith eight goals. He didn’t play in the first game against Real Madrid in Glasgow, but, the Japanese forward will start today at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Celtic’s lineup against Real Madrid: Joe Hart, Josip Juranovic, Moritz Jenz, Carl Starfelt,Greg Taylor,Matt O’Riley, Reo Hatate, Aaron Mooy,Liel Abada, Daizen Maeda andKyogo Furuhashi.
