Real Madrid vs. Celtic: Preview and betting tips

The last match in the Champions League group brought Real Madrid and Celtic against each other. The Scottish team finishes last in the group, no longer even a chance of qualifying for the Europa League, while the home team Real must fight to retain the top spot that ensures seeding in the knockout fights.

Real had a perfect start in the Champions League, with 9 points and a 7-1 record after three games, but then came two losses. First a 1::1 draw with Shakhtar and then a 2::3 loss to Leipzig, means that promotion from first place is not certain.

After five matches, the team has 10 points, but second-placed Leipzig is only one point behind. A loss or draw for Real and a win for Leipzig will mean that the White Ballet will be in second place.

Celtic no longer have to solve any promotion maths. It has managed to take two points from five games, with two draws against Shakhtar, always a 1-1 draw. So far, they have a record of 3::10.

Real Madrid clashed with Celtic in the opener of this year’s Champions League. The match in Scotland ended 3: 0 for the Spanish giant, with goals scored by Vinicius, Modric and Hazard.

We can expect the Spanish team to go into the match with a strong line-up, as a clear victory must come today to confirm first place in the group. Away from home, Real managed to score 3 goals against Celtic, so we can expect it to be a clear win again from the Spaniards’ point of view.