Iker Losada has scored a goal for Celta Vigo! Assist by Pape Cheikh.
LOSADA SCORES HIS FIRST CELTA GOAL IN HIS FIRST MATCH! 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! 3-1!
The Cheikh substitution has worked for Celta as his pass is the assist for their consolation goal.
90'
The fourth official indicates an additional four minutes at the end of the match for stoppages.
88'
Iker Losada enters the game and replaces G. Fernández.
Fernandez gets some rest at the end of the match as Losada takes his place.
87'
Isco’s take is blocked by the wall but it comes right back to the midfielder, who volleys the second chance back towards goal. It’s a dangerous attempt, but Blanco covers his corner well.
86'
Pape Cheikh gets yellow.
85'
Isco is taken down by Cheikh right outside the Celta Vigo penalty area. It’s in perfect range for a shot - with Isco standing over it.
83'
Pape Cheikh enters the game and replaces Fran Beltrán.
Cheikh is in for Beltran as Celta look to limit the damage.
81'
L. Jović enters the game and replaces K. Benzema.
Benzema is removed with less than 10 minutes remaining, which allows Jovic to make his LaLiga debut.
80'
Lucas Vázquez has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by K. Benzema.
LUCAS VAZQUEZ MAKES IT 3-0 REAL MADRID! 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 quickly press into the penalty area where Benzema’s beautiful turn takes away a defender and opens up a lane for Lucas Vazquez to receive the ball and slot it past Blanco!
Benzema’s pass is the assist for Real Madrid’s third goal - which is also the striker’s second contribution of the day after his opening strike.
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Celta Vigo are not playing as though they have a man advantage, as they are labouring to hold onto possession. Real Madrid have done a great job managing the situation and draining the clock, as just over 10 minutes separate them from an opening day victory.
75'
Isco enters the game and replaces G. Bale.
P. Sisto enters the game and replaces S. Lobotka.
Isco will feature in Real Madrid’s first match of the season, replacing Bale with 15 minutes remaining.
Lobotka is replaced by Sisto in Celta Vigo’s first change.
74'
David Costas gets yellow.
Costas is shown a yellow card for a challenge borne out of frustration more than anything.
71'
Kroos’ corner taken to the edge of the six-yard box for Casemiro is attacked by Araujo who clears it away at the first time of asking.
69'
Lucas Vázquez enters the game and replaces Vinícius Júnior.
Vinicius is recalled to the bench by Zidane who opts for Lucas Vazquez to close out the match.
66'
The Real Madrid red card might have given Celta Vigo some hope of getting back into the fixture, but that sensational goal from Kroos has sucked all the life out of Balaidos. It’s a stunning strike from out of the blue which gives Los Blancos the insurance they need heading towards the final 20 minutes of the match.
64'
Odriozola gets yellow.
Suarez is once again the target of Real Madrid aggression as Odriozola brings him down - which earns the right-back a yellow card of his own.
61'
T. Kroos has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by Marcelo.
IT’S A GOAL OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FROM 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! No goalkeeper in the world is saving a shot of that quality! 2-0 Real Madrid!
Marcelo is credited with the assist after his pass for Kroos put him in space, but all plaudits for the goal go to the Germany international for the absolutely perfect strike.
56'
L. Modrić goes off after a red card!
IT’S A RED CARD FOR MODRIC! REAL MADRID ARE INCENSED! 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!
53'
Suarez is brought down again, this time on the left flank by Modric who stepped on the heel of his midfield counterpart. He avoids a card yet again, but he gives Celta a free-kick in a great position to cross.
51'
Celta Vigo fans around the stadium are voicing their frustration as an open-net opportunity for Aspas is blocked by what at first appeared to be Casemiro’s arm. Courtois was way off his line, meaning the Brazil international prevented a sure goal; and did so legally as replays suggest the ball ricocheted off his thigh.
49'
G. Fernández gets yellow.
Fernandez is shown a yellow card for elbowing Ramos while attempting to head the ball. It’s the fourth of the match for Celta Vigo, who are losing their composure in their attempt to get back level.
46'
Real Madrid get the second half underway from the kick-off, leading 1-0!
45'
The fourth official indicates an additional minute at the end of the first half for stoppages.
44'
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.
42'
Real Madrid’s attack comes to a standstill just outside the Celta 18-yard box, which tempts Casemiro into a long-distance shot. It’s hit well and with power, but Blanco takes the sting out of the effort with his palms before collecting.
40'
Odriozola pushes forward and looks to get into the penalty area after a lovely switch from Marcelo, but Olaza shows his strength, holding off the right-back and winning possession just outside his 18-yard box.
38'
Zidane should be happy with how his side have performed with half-time under 10 minutes away. Real Madrid were under immense pressure coming into their opening fixture, but they’ve managed to deal with the expectations well. Though they’ve had much less of the ball than Celta Vigo, they have certainly done more with it.
36'
Vinícius Júnior gets yellow.
Vinicius tugs Suarez back, preventing Celta from bursting forward on a counter-attack following a poor Real Madrid corner. He’s shown a yellow for the infringement - the fourth of the match.
34'
Modric looks to tuck a shot into the bottom-right corner but Blanco dives across his line to push it out for a corner.
32'
Vinicius gets into the penalty area on the left and completes a couple of step-overs to try and fool the defender, but Araujo does not make a mistake. With nowhere to go, the young Brazil international lays it back to Marcelo, but the left-back connects poorly and sends his cross over the bar.
28'
Kevin Vazquez gets free on the left-hand side but with space to hit a cross, he instead slips it inside for Beltran, who is caught flat-footed as Real Madrid are able to easily clear once again.
26'
Celta are unable to exit their own half as Real Madrid’s press forces the midfield to pass it all the way back to Blanco. It’s been a poor opening half-hour from the hosts who have not yet troubled Courtois at all.
24'
Suarez charges towards the penalty area and has Olaza on the overlap, but the full-back opts to cut inside behind the defence, which removes any possible passing lane as Varane comes across to intercept.
22'
Modric sticks his leg out and takes Suarez down inside the centre-circle. It’s a bad foul from the Croatia international, but despite Aspas’ arguing - the referee fails to produce a yellow.
20'
Celta Vigo have not looked confident going forward, with very little happening through the middle for them. The hosts are finding their only joy down the flanks, though the final ball is consistently lacking.
18'
A lovely bit of passing around the Real Madrid penalty area breaks down as a lazy return-pass is intercepted by the vigilant Casemiro. The visitors then slow play right down to a walking pace, forcing Celta’s players deep to defend.
14'
Bale’s versatility and his ability to switch flanks will cause the Celta Vigo full-backs no end of problems today. The Wales captain looks sharp today despite some question marks surrounding his fitness and willingness to play.
12'
Denis Suárez gets yellow.
K. Benzema has scored a goal for Real Madrid! Assist by G. Bale.
Rubén Blanco gets yellow.
BENZEMA PUTS REAL MADRID AHEAD! The goal goes to the striker, but all the plaudits go to 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. 1-0 to the visitors!
Bale pays Zidane back for entrusting him in the starting XI with a vintage charging run down the left - leading to the assist.
The Celta players are furious following the awarding of the goal, as they believe there was a foul in midfield in the build-up. Blanco goes into the referee’s book for the resulting protestation.
Aspas also has his name taken down for venting his frustrations at match official Javier Estrada Fernandez.
9'
Kroos launches a free-kick into the penalty area from deep on the left flank, but Blanco controls his six-yard box to perfection as he leaps high to make the easy catch.
7'
Kevin Vázquez gets yellow.
Kevin Vazquez goes into a reckless sliding challenge on Kroos which earns the full-back an early yellow card.
6'
Modric lays it back to Bale on the right flank before the Wales international puts a cross to the near post for Benzema, who is a half-step behind the delivery as it goes out for a goal-kick.
4'
The free-kick is whipped into the six-yard box with great pace but Ramos is there to atone for his earlier infringement as he heads it away emphatically.
3'
Celta Vigo win a free-kick after Ramos pulls Kevin Vazquez back - impeding the full-back’s path into the penalty area. It’s in a good position for a cross, can Celta capitalise?
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Celta Vigo get the match underway from the kick-off!
HALF-TIME: CELTA VIGO 0-1 REAL MADRID.
Hello and welcome to our LIVE LaLiga commentary of the fixture between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid!
Celta Vigo narrowly escaped relegation last season, with only four points separating them from 18th placed Girona. Fran Escriba continues in his role as head coach after replacing Miguel Cardoso last season, but the real reason for their survival was Iago Aspas - whose 20 goals placed him behind only Luis Suarez, Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi in the Pichichi race.
REAL MADRID SUBS: Nacho Fernandez, Eder Militao, Lucas Vazquez, Isco, Keylor Navas, James Rodriguez, Luka Jovic.
REAL MADRID XI (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Alvaro Odriozola, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos; Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
CELTA VIGO SUBS: Pione Sisto, Joseph Aidoo, Pape Cheikh, Ivan Villar, Jorge Saenz, Sergio Bermejo, Iker Losada.
CELTA VIGO XI (4-2-2-2): Ruben Blanco; Lucas Olaza, David Costas, Nestor Araujo, Kevin Vazquez; Fran Beltran, Stanislav Lobotka; Denis Suarez, Brais Mendez; Iago Aspas, Gabriel Fernandez.
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, let's take a look at the team news, starting with Celta Vigo!
Celta Vigo’s bench is a little bit bare considering their extensive injury list, with Sisto looking the most likely game-changer from the substitute list. Escriba will need to throw caution to the wind in the second half in order to shift the tide back in their direction, but with Zidane having attackers in James and Jovic, as well as defenders Nacho and Eder Militao at his disposal - it looks as though the visitors are well-stocked to handle any situation.
That concludes our LaLiga commentary of the fixture between Celta Vigo and Real Madrid! We hope you enjoyed it!
Celta Vigo will look for their first win next Saturday when they host Valencia, while Real Madrid welcome Real Valladolid to the Santiago Bernabeu on the same day.
Real Madrid ended an extremely poor preseason with a loss on penalties to Roma, which certainly won't help their confidence ahead of a new season. With a number of key players missing including new signings Ferland Mendy and Eden Hazard, Zinedine Zidane will hope that his side can scrape an away victory to start the campaign - which would put them ahead of rivals Barcelona thanks to their defeat at Athletic Bilbao yesterday.
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