~snip~ Celta Vigo, despite the absence of Benzema in the first-team squad, Ancelotti men could easily take the three points home from the Balaidos Stadium.
The hope is like that, madrid win and still have a long point gap. Indeed five times competed, Celta Vigo's statistics are worse they can only win once. Statistically the players are stronger madrid, but sometimes the final result of the game cannot be predicted from that. Madrid must not underestimate Celta Vigo, every victory in La Liga is very important to keep the points distance from sevilla. I'm sure if they are not serious Celta Vigo can be an obstacle to the champions this season.
I agree that Real Madrid should not underestimate Celta Vigo, even if we look at Celta's not-so-good form in the last few games. But since Celta Vigo
played as hosts, at least they are more motivated to be able to show resistance to Real Madrid in front of their supporters. Often if they play with
high fighting spirit there can be surprises, if Celta Vigo can draw with Real Madrid, that would be a very good result.
But Real Madrid will not let that happen, especially after the defeat to Barcelona, Real Madrid will try to bounce back by winning against Celta Vigo.
Real Madrid desperately needed a win against Celta Vigo, besides wanting to prevent Sevilla or Barcelona from chasing the points they have,
Real Madrid also want to restore confidence after being defeated by Barcelona. Especially after facing Celta Vigo, Real Madrid will play the first leg of
the Champions League against Chelsea. Therefore, when facing Chelsea, it is hoped that the confidence of Real Madrid players will return.