Celtic are heading into the match on the back of a 4-0 win over Rangers in a Scottish Premiership fixture last Sunday, while the visitors secured a 2-1 win over Real Betis in a La Liga match on the same day.
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UEFA Champions League holders Real Madrid will begin their title-defence with a trip to Glasgow to take on Celtic on Tuesday night. The hosts had won the Scottish Premier League last term to earn a place among Europe’s elite, while Real Madrid won the 2022-23 La Liga trophy. Celtic are heading into the match on the back of a dominant 4-0 victory over arch rivals Rangers in a domestic league fixture last Sunday, while the visitors secured a 2-1 win over Real Betis in a La Liga match on the same day.
? Next up for the Bhoys…#UCL Group F: #CelticFC ? @realmadriden
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) September 4, 2022
Celtic have made a brilliant start to their domestic league title-defence, recording six wins from as many games to occupy top spot in the standings. In their recent outing against Rangers, Liel Abada netted a brace, while Jota and David Turnbull scored one goal each to secure all three points for Celtic. Ange Postecoglou’s side will play in Group F in this edition of Champions League alongside Real Madrid, RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donetsk.Â
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have also made a perfect start to their 2022-23 campaign. The Los Blancos have been victorious in the opening five matches, four of those have been in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s side began their season by defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to lift the European Super Cup on August 12. And then, the Los Blancos got the better of Almeria, Celta Vigo, Espanyol and Real Betis to pocket 12 points, and move to the summit of the La Liga Santander. In their last match against Betis, Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo netted for Ancelotti’s side to secure the victory.Â
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Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi is doubtful for Tuesday’s game because of a shoulder injury he sustained in the win over Rangers. Therefore Georgios Giakoumakis is likely to lead the line with Liel Abada and Jota in support. As for Real Madrid, Jesus Vallejo and Alvaro Odriozola are nursing injuries, while the rest of the squad is fit and ready to go. Karim Benzema is expected to lead the line with Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr in support. Toni Kroos and Luka Modric could pull the strings in the midfield.Â
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 4, 2022
Celtic probable starting lineup: Hart, Juranovic, Carter-Vickers, Jenz, Taylor, O’Riley, McGregor, Hatate, Abada, Giakoumakis, Jota
Real Madrid probable starting lineup: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius
The Champions League match between Celtic and Real Madrid will take place at Celtic Park on Wednesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Celtic vs Real Madrid | Key details |
| Date | September 6 (UK) |
| Venue | Celtic Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Tuesday) |
For the football fans in India, the live telecast of the Champions League is available on the Sony Ten network. You can also live stream through SonyLIV App/ website. Besides, the supporters in the United Kingdom can see the match between Celtic and Real Madrid on BTSport.com, LiveScore App, BT Sport 3, BT Sport App and BT Sport 1. Meanwhile, those in Spain can catch the live action via Movistar +, Movistar Liga de Campeones.
