Real Madrid defeats Celta de Vigo 2-0 in a LaLiga Santander clash at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday. The match started with both teams on the attack, but it was Real Madrid who came closest to opening the score in the 23rd minute through a Vinicius Jr. shot. The home side’s persistence paid off as Marco Asensio found the back of the net just before half-time to give Real Madrid the lead. Celta de Vigo tried to respond, but Real Madrid’s defense held strong, recording their sixth clean sheet in seven games. Eder Militão sealed the victory for Real Madrid with a header from close range in the 83rd minute.
Real Madrid’s dominant form continued as they moved closer to the La Liga leaders Barcelona, reducing the deficit to eight points after the win against Celta de Vigo. Los Blancos had an 11-point deficit before the game.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti made some rotations after the crucial midweek Champions League second leg, and the predicted lineups for the match were announced by MARCA. The match was televised and live-streamed on different channels and platforms, and updates and statistics were available on various news outlets such as AS USA and 90min.
Real Madrid’s next match is expected to be a tough test as they face seventh-placed Sevilla in LaLiga Santander.
