Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be looking to start the La Liga season with two straight wins by beating Celta Vigo and show that the departure of Casemiro will not dent ...

The match from the Estadio Abanca Balaidos in Vigo will kick off at 22:00 local time on Saturday night. Celta coach Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet opts for two central holding midfielders against Real Madrid as Peru international Renato Tapia joins Fran Beltran in the center of the park. 6th min.: Celta chance. Cervi has been active in attack. It's Vinicius Jr in the open field. the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. The visitors are deadly in transition. Karim Benzema is fouled in the box on another transition, but Benzema leaves it to Eden Hazard and the Belgian's effort is saved by the goalkeeper! Luka Modric gets an ovation from the Celta Vigo crowd as he comes out of the game for Dani Ceballos. His run and pass on the final goal by Fede Valverde was a sample of just how valuable he will be for Los Merengues in that phase of the game. In the second half goals by Vinicius Jr. "It makes me really happy when the fans recognize you in another stadium.

Luka Modric inspired Real Madrid to beat Celta Vigo away from home in matchday 2 of the new LaLiga season.

With his departure, Madrid’s famous midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and himself has been broken, the Bermuda Triangle as Carlo Ancelotti called it on preseason. Manchester United are hoping he can have an immediate impact on Erik ten Hag’s side, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League. The Frenchman commits a foul on Paciencia and it's an early free for the home side. It lands to Cervi on the edge of the box but he shoots wide from about 25 yards. Modric's corner comes in and the Madrid players are asking for a handball. Madrid have a corner on the right after some good play by Vinicius. Camavinga comes in with a great tackle on the edge of the box. Celta switch the play really well. It's his first goal of the new season. The cross is blocked and it flies out for a corner. He sends it out to Vinicius, who in turn passes right, where Valverde comes flying in and smashes it into the far corner. Camavinga sends in a curling cross from the left.

Luka Modric scored his latest stunning goal to help Real Madrid to an eventually comfortable 4-1 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday and make it two wins out of two for the champions to start the new LaLiga season. After the two teams exchanged early ...

[move to Old Trafford](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4724889/manchester-united-announce-agreement-with-real-madrid-for-60m-casemiro-signing), Modric added: "It's a shame, we made history with him and he was fundamental. Paciencia went close with a low strike across goal at the start of the second half as Celta sought to get back on level terms. But it's a part of football and we have to carry on without him." The scoreline could have been even more emphatic for the visitors but substitute [Eden Hazard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/101390/eden-hazard), charitably given the responsibility by Benzema, had a late penalty saved. "The goal he scored changed the game. While the referee didn't see it in real time, after a check from VAR it was a simple decision to point to the penalty spot. It was Modric's goal that the game will be most remembered for, though. Aspas followed Benzema's lead with a decisive strike from the spot. Luka is always ready, he's always prepared, he always plays well." "We have players who can play in different positions, it helps the team. [La Liga on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. "We are happy.

Real Madrid are the favourites to secure the points against Celta Vigo in their second La Liga match.

Carlo Ancelotti will have to pick a new deep-lying midfielder and new signing Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to get a feel of the starting lineup against Celta Vigo. While Dan Carvajal is set to return, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo and Alvaro Odriozola remain out of contention due to injuries. Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be looking to start the La Liga season with two straight wins by beating Celta Vigo and show that the departure of Casemiro will not dent ...

The match from the Estadio Abanca Balaidos in Vigo will kick off at 22:00 local time on Saturday night. Celta coach Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet opts for two central holding midfielders against Real Madrid as Peru international Renato Tapia joins Fran Beltran in the center of the park. 6th min.: Celta chance. Cervi has been active in attack. Karim Benzema is getting lost in midfield and hasn't been able to combine with his teammates. It's Vinicius Jr in the open field. the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. The visitors are deadly in transition. After a poorly executed Real Madrid throw-in, Paciencia drives a low shot just wide of the far left post. In the second half goals by Vinicius Jr. Karim Benzema is fouled in the box on another transition, but Benzema leaves it to Eden Hazard and the Belgian's effort is saved by the goalkeeper! Luka Modric gets an ovation from the Celta Vigo crowd as he comes out of the game for Dani Ceballos.

Real Madrid are the favourites to secure the points against Celta Vigo in their second La Liga match.

Carlo Ancelotti will have to pick a new deep-lying midfielder and new signing Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to get a feel of the starting lineup against Celta Vigo. While Dan Carvajal is set to return, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo and Alvaro Odriozola remain out of contention due to injuries. Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid

Karim Benzema (14' PEN) · Luka Modric (41') · Vinícius Júnior (56') · Federico Valverde (66').

[move to Old Trafford](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4724889/manchester-united-announce-agreement-with-real-madrid-for-60m-casemiro-signing), Modric added: "It's a shame, we made history with him and he was fundamental. Paciencia went close with a low strike across goal at the start of the second half as Celta sought to get back on level terms. But it's a part of football and we have to carry on without him." The scoreline could have been even more emphatic for the visitors but substitute [Eden Hazard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/101390/eden-hazard), charitably given the responsibility by Benzema, had a late penalty saved. "The goal he scored changed the game. While the referee didn't see it in real time, after a check from VAR it was a simple decision to point to the penalty spot. It was Modric's goal that the game will be most remembered for, though. Aspas followed Benzema's lead with a decisive strike from the spot. Luka is always ready, he's always prepared, he always plays well." "We have players who can play in different positions, it helps the team. [La Liga on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S. "We are happy.

Real Madrid are the favourites to secure the points against Celta Vigo in their second La Liga match.

Carlo Ancelotti will have to pick a new deep-lying midfielder and new signing Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to get a feel of the starting lineup against Celta Vigo. While Dan Carvajal is set to return, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo and Alvaro Odriozola remain out of contention due to injuries. Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid will be looking to start the La Liga season with two straight wins by beating Celta Vigo and show that the departure of Casemiro will not dent ...

The match from the Estadio Abanca Balaidos in Vigo will kick off at 22:00 local time on Saturday night. Celta coach Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet opts for two central holding midfielders against Real Madrid as Peru international Renato Tapia joins Fran Beltran in the center of the park. It's Vinicius Jr in the open field. After a poorly executed Real Madrid throw-in, Paciencia drives a low shot just wide of the far left post. The visitors are deadly in transition. the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. Karim Benzema is fouled in the box on another transition, but Benzema leaves it to Eden Hazard and the Belgian's effort is saved by the goalkeeper! The front three, led by Vinicius Jr, know exactly how to pick apart a back-pedaling, scrambling defense like Celta Vigo's in those moments. His run and pass on the final goal by Fede Valverde was a sample of just how valuable he will be for Los Merengues in that phase of the game. Against Celta, they were simply more effective, and clinical with their chances, punishing the opponent in transition. and Fede Valverde in transition rounded out the scoring. In the second half, goals by Vinicius Jr.

No Casemiro, no problem. Aurelien Tchouameni stepped up as Real Madrid rolled over a Celta Vigo team that couldn't keep up.

26 ( [watch LIVE on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/37eca2d5-ec06-470f-b81b-0a129ec9d9ca)) and then they host Cádiz one week later. 28 ( [watch LIVE on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/5ee7c66a-7a8e-45ed-9621-5bde9c8216e3)) ahead of the home opener at the newly renovated Bernabeu against Real Betis on Sept. [Espanyol](/soccer/team?id=88) on Aug. [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) cruised to [a comfortable victory](/soccer/match/_/gameId/643790) over [Celta Vigo](/soccer/team/_/id/85/celta-vigo), 4-1, in LaLiga's second week of the season and the club's first game since [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro) departed for Manchester United. [LaLiga table](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/table/_/league/esp.1) [Upcoming fixtures](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/fixtures?league=esp.1) [Luka Modric](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/76762/luka-modric), [Vinicius Junior](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/vinicius-junior) and [Federico Valverde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/federico-valverde) all scored in what would be an emphatic statement of intent from Real Madrid to put the rest of LaLiga on notice. Modric on Casemiro leaving: "It's a shame, we made history with him and he was fundamental. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Real Madrid-Celta Vigo report](www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/643790) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. He put Madrid ahead with a trademark curling shot before half-time and later played a visionary pass for Vinicius Junior to make it 3-1 after the break.