Matches like this are what the Champions League group stage is all about. The current Scottish champions will receive the Spanish champions real Madrid home to kick off their return to the Champions League. After coming in second Forest ranger two seasons ago Celtic failed to make it out of the Champions League qualifying rounds by missing out on the group stage of last year’s competition, but one of the world’s most storied clubs is back and ready to play. You can catch all the action live on Paramount+.
Following a lopsided 4-0 victory over Rangers at the Old Firm on Saturday, Celtic will face more formidable opposition at Real Madrid’s Celtic Park. The Bhoys have enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Scottish season scoring 25 goals in six games and only allowing one in those games. While Celtic are clearly the best team in Scotland at the moment, the numbers are impressive no matter the team, which is why the Champions League game will provide a fitting test of where they are.
Real Madrid will enter a chaotic environment without the entrenched presence of Casemiro after his sale to manchester unitedit will be a test for Aurelien Tchouameni in the center of the park. At just 22 years old, Tchouameni has quickly taken on life at Real Madrid after signing from Monaco during the summer, but Celtic will probably target him when he gets the ball.
But even if Tchouameni can be taken out of the game, Los Blancos have so many ways to hurt a team that they will need a bad day to lose this. Yes joe hart can stop vinicius junior Y Karim Benzemathen there is Luka modric Y Tony Kroos deal with. contain them? Rodrygo and Fede Valverde are still there while you also have to take into account david praises on free throws.
Here are our stories, how you can watch the game and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Tuesday, September 6 | Weather: 3 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Celtic Park-Glasgow
- TV: None | Live broadcast: Paramount+
- Odds: Celtic +420; Draw +320; Real Madrid -165 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
arguments
Celtic: After an early withdrawal from the Old Firm, Kyogo Furuhashi He’s back in training, which is music to coach Ange Postecoglou’s ears. Celtic’s joint top scorer with six goals, Furuhashi will be instrumental if they can get past Real Madrid on the counterattack. Liel Abbey he also has six goals so far, but the next most important players will be Cameron Carter Vickers and Joe Hart. Carter-Vickers will face one of the toughest challenges of his career as he tangles with Benzema, while Hart’s Champions League experience will be important both at net and in keeping the team abreast of the challenge ahead. surrounds.
Want even more coverage of the world game? Listen below and follow ¡Qué Golazo! A daily soccer podcast from CBS where we take you off the field and around the world for commentary, previews, highlights and more.
Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti has no injury concerns heading into the match, so the bigger question will be whether he will rotate heading into the match. While Los Blancos hold a two-point lead at the top of La Liga, Barcelona Y Villarreal are hot on their heels, so the weekend’s game against Majorca It is also important for Real Madrid. With considerable depth in midfield and defence, Ancelotti has plenty of different options and also ensures his team do a professional job against Celtic.
Prediction
Celtic will put in a lot of effort, but there is no stopping a Benzema in full swing as he picks up where he left off by dominating the Champions League, while Real Madrid begin their title defense in style. To choose: Celtic 1, Real Madrid 3
