The Champions League finally returns this week, and there are some interesting fixtures to look forward to. One of the standout ties will see Celtic open their campaign against the reigning European champions Real Madrid.
Before Betting On Celtic vs Real Madrid
Last season will be one that lives long in the memory for Real Madrid, as they ended the campaign by lifting the Champions League trophy. Their campaign this term gets underway on Tuesday, as they travel to Celtic Park to take on the Scottish champions. Real Madrid will be heavily expected to get the win that they need to open their account, and their form coming into the fixture is very strong.
They moved to the top of the La Liga standings over the weekend, as they picked up a 2-1 home success against Real Betis. Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored the goals in that win, and despite Celtic Park likely to be a cauldron of atmosphere this week, Madrid will still be expecting to pick up maximum points.
It was also a famous weekend for Celtic, as they moved to the top of the SPL standings on Saturday. Celtic were big 4-0 winners over their local rivals Rangers, with three of their goals being scored in the opening half. Liel Abada scored twice for the Hoops, while further goals were added by Jota and David Turnbull.
This is the first meeting between the sides since the 1979-80 season, where Madrid won the second leg that season 3-0 after losing the opening fixture 2-0.
Celtic vs Real Madrid Champions League Offshore Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Celtic | Draw | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | +465 | +350 | -175 |
| SportsBetting.ag | +465 | +350 | -175 |
| Pinnacle | +439 | +351 | -166 |
It will be an exciting match at Celtic Park on Tuesday. However, Celtic have lost eight of the previous ten games that they have played against Spanish clubs. For that Reason, we like Real Madrid to win this match at -166 with Pinnacle.
