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Preview for Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso drew comparisons between Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of tomorrow night’s game at home to Celta Vigo.
Mbappe goes into the contest on 55 goals for Madrid this calendar year, just four shy of Ronaldo’s record, set in 2013.
The France striker scored twice in the 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in midweek and will fancy his chances of at least drawing level with Ronaldo with Madrid still having four games left to play in 2025.
“Kylian is on his way to making history at Real Madrid, just like Cristiano did,” Alonso said this afternoon. “With his ambition, his statistics … he’s among a chosen few.
“Working with him on a daily basis is great. His desire to influence others, his contagious energy, is something he shares with Cristiano. There, I see similarities.”
Alonso played alongside Ronaldo at Madrid and refused to be drawn on which of the two strikers was better.
He added: “Cristiano is Cristiano, and Kylian is Kylian. They’re both exceptional. We’re very lucky to have Kylian, and we have to make the most of it.”
The only downside of their midweek win at San Mames was Trent Alexander-Arnold sustaining a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to two months.
It may result in midfielder Federico Valverde having to move back to fill the right-back berth, something he is reluctant to do.
“We’ll have to assess what decision we take, but there are other options,” Alonso said. “Fede always puts the team first. I remember great games he’s had against Barça, Juve. He’s generous and wants to help the team.”
Celta Vigo are 12th in La Liga having lost to Espanyol last weekend.
Team News for Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Real Madrid full-backs Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are absent, exacerbating the disappointment of Alexander-Arnold’s setback.
Eduardo Camavinga is also expected to miss out. Dean Huijsen and David Alaba are doubts.
Celta have concerns over Joseph Aidoo and Mihailo Ristic.
Predicted line-ups for Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Real Madrid: Courtois; Asencio, Militao, Rudiger, Carreras; Guler, Valverde, Tchouameni; Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe
Celta Vigo: Radu; Alonso, Starfelt, J Rodriguez; Rueda, D Rodriguez, Moriba, Carreira; Zaragoza, Iglesias, Aspas
How to watch Real Madrid v Celta Vigo: TV and online streams
Real Madrid versus Celta Vigo kicks off at 8pm UK time tomorrow night. You can watch it on Premier Sports 1. It can be streamed via the Premier Sports website and the STV Player.
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