The manager claims that Real Madrid have a “50% chance” of being knocked out of the Copa del Rey

After last weekend's humiliating 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, Real Madrid are perceived as vulnerable. If that is the case, Celta Vigo will aim to take advantage when the two teams meet in Thursday's Copa del Rey last 16 match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ace for MarcoThis is not a view shared by Celta coach Claudio Giraldez, although he still gives his team a favorable chance of causing an upset.

“It is difficult to play against Real Madrid in any scenario and even more at home, but, like all teams, they have weaknesses and we have to take advantage of them. We are clear on the road of how we can beat and what we can do, we have to try.

“We know we have to be perfect to be able to eliminate the champions of Europe and the League. We have a 50% chance of going through, as in every game. The result against Barcelona makes them more dangerous.”

Real Madrid They are firm favorites to reach the quarter-finals, however Celtic they are more than capable of causing problems for Carlo Ancelotti's team, who will be under more pressure than usual to get a positive result.