Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-1 through goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Lucas Vazquez in a match that saw Luka Modric dismissed.
Match Reports
Gareth Bale marked his return to the starting line-up with an impressive assist as Real Madrid survived a red card for Luka Modric to win 3-1 at Celta Vigo in their opening LaLiga fixture of the season.
The Wales star had been left out in the cold for large parts of pre-season following a collapsed move to China, but he was handed a start at Balaidos on Saturday and set up Karim Benzema for a 12th-minute opener.
Looking to capitalise on champions Barcelona's shock loss to Athletic Bilbao on Friday, Madrid added a stunning second goal through Toni Kroos, but only after Brais Mendez had a strike ruled out and Modric was shown a straight red card.
Match Events
12' GOAL! Celta 0-1 Real Madrid (Benzema)
Bale whose incredible slaloming run saw him lose two defenders before centring a low cross into the six-yard box. The pass pulls the goalkeeper out of position - allowing Benzema to tuck it away neatly
44' CHANCE! Bale's shot saved
Bale is sent through into the penalty area with only Olaza defending him after a beautiful sliced pass from Kroos. The shot comes in from an acute angle, but Blanco is still required to fully stretch in order to tip it around the post.
56' Red Card! Modric sent off
The VAR review shows that Modric’s challenge is deemed violent play, and the referee produces a red card very quickly! With just over 30 minutes remaining, the visitors are reduced to 10 men!
61' GOAL! Celta 0-2 Real Madrid (Kroos)
It’s an UNBELIEVABLE strike as Kroos takes a step inside after receiving a pass from Marcelo and hammers an absolute thunderbolt from 40 yards out which smashes off the underside of the crossbar and over the line!
80' GOAL! Celta 0-3 Real Madrid (Vazquez)
Sisto is extremely sloppy in possession ahead of his own penalty area as he intercepts a pass and then gives it away almost immediately, with Casemiro nipping in. They immediately press into the penalty area where Benzema’s beautiful turn opens up a lane for Lucas Vazquez to receive the ball and slot it past Blanco!
91' GOAL! Celta 1-3 Real Madrid (Iker Losada)
The 18-year old pulls away from Ramos in the penalty are and takes a touch before hitting a low, powerful shot which beats Courtois at the left-hand post!
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TheDarKnightRise007
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Full Match Summary : 1. This version of Bale actually plays football not Golf😍 2. Real Madrid looking rock solid ❤️ 3. Bale gonna save Zidane's job😅 4. Two minutes silence for those haters who thought Real Madrid is finished after their pre-season performance 🖕 5. Real Madrid will destroy Barcelona in the next El Classico - mark my word☠️😜 #Hala_Madrid💪❤️😍
Amponsahthompson
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It seems Real Madrid use the preseason to trick we Barca fans.
Trevorn
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PERFECT START TO THE SEASON! 3 beautiful goals.😍😍😍 Benzema scored.⚽️ Bale assist♥️ Marcelo wrecked their defense.😂 Courtois only conceeded one(That's a first😂😂). Got the 3 points. It was a good day😁🙂 Hala Madrid!
ghostIker
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What a performance. Attack, Midfield, Defence, Goalkeeping, everything top-class. Gone are the days of sloppy and lazy defending. Gone are the days of problems of midfield. Gone are the days of lack of goal scoring instincts. Each and every one of our contributed fully. Casemiro the unrecognized legend of Madrid, Marcelo top in form, involved in all the 3 goals no laziness in defense. Kroos you beauty, what a vision, what a control in midfield, absolute class was that goal, the SNIPER of Madrid is back!!!! Big Benz, oh my God what a setup was that for the 3rd goal, Bale oh boy you proved yourself, Courtois, man what a save that was!!!!! 1 men down, still Real Madrid controlling the game and Ramos coming forward. That costed us a goal but doesn't matter. We were dominating. Damn the match gave me too much of goosebumps. My heroes are back! Familiar Real Madrid is back. We'll rule once again. HALA MADRID!!!!
Rashnic/GOAT/CR7
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cineloptuy
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Full Match Summary : 1. This version of Bale actually plays football not Golf😍 2. Real Madrid looking rock solid ❤️ 3. Bale gonna save Zidane's job😅 4. Two minutes silence for those haters who thought Real Madrid is finished after their pre-season performance 🖕 5. Real Madrid will destroy Barcelona in the next El Classico - mark my word☠️😜 #Hala_Madrid💪❤️😍
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cineloptuy
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Full Match Summary : 1. This version of Bale actually plays football not Golf😍 2. Real Madrid looking rock solid ❤️ 3. Bale gonna save Zidane's job😅 4. Two minutes silence for those haters who thought Real Madrid is finished after their pre-season performance 🖕 5. Real Madrid will destroy Barcelona in the next El Classico - mark my word☠️😜 #Hala_Madrid💪❤️😍
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