Real Madrid vs Celtic 2022/23: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time

Real Madrid are back in Champions League action at the Bernabéu on Wednesday where they’ll be looking to return to winning ways and sealing top spot in Group F.

Last time out in the Champions League, Real Madrid lost their first competitive game since April as they fell to RB Leipzig. Celtic have been knocked out of this years competition after their 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk sealed their place at the bottom of Group F last Tuesday.

Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.

Team news

Karim Benzema has recovered in time and has made the squad. Eden Hazard felt some muscle discomfort before Tuesday’s training session and has joined Aurélien Tchouaméni on the list of players sidelined with physical problems.

As for Celtic, Callum McGregor is the only absentee.

📃 Squad list for Wednesday’s match against Celtic. Players NOT called up:

❌ Tchouaméni & Hazard.#UCL | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Qfz7uTG2NI

— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) November 1, 2022

Predicted line-ups

Real Madrid (4-3-3):

Courtois

Vazquez — Militao — Nacho — Mendy

Valverde — Kroos — Camavinga

Asensio — Benzema — Rodrygo

Celtic (4-3-3):

Hart

Taylor — Jenz —  Carter-Vickers — Ralston

Hatate — O’Riley — Mooy

Abada — Furuhashi — Forrest

Head-to-head results

Real Madrid: 2 Wins
Draws: 0
Celtic: 1 Win

Kick-off time

Real Madrid will be facing Celtic on Wednesday night (02 November) at 18:45 CET.