Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: date, time and where to watch in the United States

Real Madrid are hurting. The pride of the Vikings took a blow after failing to even draw against Getafe at their fortress on Monday, a slip that left them four points off the top of the table.

Yet the gap in the standings may not be the most worrying consequence. Pressure is beginning to build around Álvaro Arbeloa, whose side appears increasingly dependent on the creative spark of Kylian Mbappé.

Five days later, Los Blancos return to action hoping matchday 27 can help shift the narrative. A positive result would steady the atmosphere and allow Madrid to move into calmer waters before the chase for the UEFA Champions League intensifies.

What time is the Real Madrid vs. Celta game?

The first Friday of March brings a meeting between Madrid and Galicia, with the league’s second-place team visiting the sixth-place side in an afternoon clash. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET at Abanca Balaídos, the stadium that last hosted goals from Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior during Madrid’s 2–1 win there in October 2024.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo on TV and streaming

The end of the week brings a crucial test. Arbeloa’s team need a win, although Claudio Giráldez’s Celta will look to capitalize on a rival going through a difficult stretch.

Viewers in the United States can watch the game on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, and the ESPN app. In Mexico, coverage will be available through Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, and izzi.

Recent meetings between the two sides have been fiercely contested. The most recent ended with a surprise result at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Celta stunned Madrid 2–0 in a game that also saw two Real Madrid players sent off.

An earlier clash in May last year produced another dramatic finish. Madrid led 3–0, only to concede twice within seven minutes through Williot Swedberg and Javi Rodríguez. The comeback attempt fell just short, but the late goals left a bitter aftertaste despite the eventual 3–2 victory for the visitors from the capital.

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