Real Madrid squad vs Celta Vigo has been confirmed, with Los Blancos naming a 22-man list for Sunday night’s La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabéu (21:00 CET) as Xabi Alonso’s side look to keep their title charge on track in front of a packed home crowd.
Los Blancos come into the game in strong form and, despite an ongoing defensive crisis, the coach has named a powerful group built around his star attacking trio of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid squad vs Celta Vigo: Full list for La Liga clash at the Bernabéu
Goalkeepers
- Thibaut Courtois
- Andriy Lunin
- Sergio Mestre
Defenders
- Éder Militão
- Raúl Asencio
- Álvaro Carreras
- Fran García
- Antonio Rüdiger
- Joan Martínez
Midfielders
- Jude Bellingham
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Federico Valverde
- Aurélien Tchouameni
- Arda Güler
- Dani Ceballos
Forwards
- Vinícius Júnior
- Endrick
- Kylian Mbappé
- Rodrygo
- Gonzalo García
- Brahim Díaz
- Franco Mastantuono
Defensive absences shape Alonso’s list
Real Madrid remain without several key defenders, with Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy and Dean Huijsen all sidelined. Their absence once again opens the door for academy talent Joan Martínez, who is included in the squad and offers extra cover in central defence.
With so many full-backs out, Alonso may again have to improvise, with Federico Valverde an option to step in on the right if needed. Militão and Rüdiger are expected to lead the back line, while Carreras, Fran García and Asencio provide depth in the wide and central areas.
Midfield balance and big boosts
In midfield, Real Madrid are close to full strength. Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde give Alonso the possibility to mix control, energy and physicality, while Arda Güler and Dani Ceballos add creativity between the lines if Madrid need to unlock a deep Celta defence.
The flexibility of this unit means Madrid can switch between a more aggressive 4-3-3 or a box-midfield shape depending on game state, with Bellingham once again expected to arrive in the box and support the forwards.
Attack fully loaded as Mbappé and Vini lead the line
Up front, Madrid are absolutely stacked. Mbappé, Vinícius and Rodrygo headline an attack that can hurt Celta in transition and in tight spaces, while Brahim Díaz offers another dribbling threat who can operate between the lines or wide.
Behind them, Endrick, Gonzalo García and Franco Mastantuono give Alonso exciting options from the bench. All three can change the rhythm of the game late on, whether Madrid are chasing a goal or looking to kill the contest on the counter.
Mbappé continues to chase club records, Vinícius arrives in electric form down the left, and Bellingham’s goals from midfield remain a key weapon. On paper, this is one of the most dangerous attacking units in Europe.
RMxtra verdict
From an RMxtra point of view, this squad list highlights three main ideas:
- Faith in La Fábrica – The inclusion of Joan Martínez, Gonzalo and Mastantuono underlines the club’s trust in its academy to step up when the first team is stretched.
- Controlled rotation, same ambition – Even with a midweek Champions League night on the horizon, Alonso is not holding back. The core stars are present, but there is enough depth to manage minutes during the game.
- Attack as the best defence – With the back line still hit by injuries, Madrid’s solution is clear: dominate the ball, pin Celta back and let their firepower do the talking at the Bernabéu.
All eyes now turn to Sunday night, as the Real Madrid squad vs Celta Vigo steps out under the Bernabéu lights. A full-strength attack and a hungry mix of stars and canteranos set the stage for another big La Liga night — and RMxtra will have full coverage before, during and after the final whistle.