Thu Jan 16 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Faces Celta Vigo in Crucial Copa Del Rey Clash

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid, still reeling from their recent Supercopa de Espana defeat to Barcelona, faces a crucial Copa Del Rey round of 16 match against Celta Vigo on Friday, January 17th, at the Santiago Bernabeu. The match kicks off at 2:00 AM IST.

After overcoming Deportivo Mirena 5-0 in the previous round, Real Madrid will be looking to avoid another upset. Their recent performance has drawn criticism, particularly their defensive vulnerabilities and Ancelotti’s tactical choices in the El Clasico loss. A failure to progress in the Copa Del Rey could put Ancelotti’s position under pressure.

Celta Vigo, currently 12th in La Liga, will present a challenging opponent. They previously lost to Real Madrid 2-1 earlier this season. The winner of this match will advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa Del Rey.

The match will not be televised in India, but fans can stream it live via the Fancode app and website. Predicted starting XIs for both teams have been released, hinting at potential strategies for the crucial encounter.

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