Sunday, 7 December
Before the Match
Real Madrid
4-1-4-1
- 1 — Courtois
- 20 — García
- 18 — Carreras
- 3 — Militão
- 17 — Asencio
- 14 — Tchouaméni
- 7 — Vinícius
- 5 — Bellingham
- 15 — Güler
- 8 — Valverde
- 10 — Mbappé
Celta Vigo
3-4-3
- 13 — Radu
- 32 — Rodríguez
- 2 — Starfelt
- 20 — Alonso
- 5 — Carreira
- 6 — Moriba
- 16 — Román
- 3 — Mingueza
- 18 — Durán
- 7 — Iglesias
- 15 — Zaragoza
First Half
After a long period, Real Madrid fans were excited to finally watch a home match again. Both the players and supporters were determined to win after several disappointing away performances.
Being second in La Liga put a lot of pressure on both the squad and coach Xabi Alonso.
From the first whistle, Xabi Alonso’s team focused on keeping possession and building attacks carefully. Although Real Madrid completed several good passes throughout the pitch, their connection and chemistry did not look as strong as Celta Vigo’s.
8’ — Celta Vigo won a corner.
After that set piece, it became clear that Celta wanted to dominate the match, but Real Madrid’s defence stayed alert and disciplined. Asencio’s fall almost cost Madrid dearly.
After a few attacking attempts, Arda Güler nearly scored for Real Madrid. Although the ball did not find the net, he won a corner for his team, and that set piece almost turned into a goal.
20’ — Celta Vigo created a dangerous attack, but Thibaut Courtois made an important save.
23’ — Éder Militão suffered an injury and was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger.
26’ — Another dangerous attack from Real Madrid. Celta Vigo continued trying to take control of the game.
28’ — Celta Vigo made a huge defensive mistake, giving Madrid another opportunity to score, but goalkeeper Radu was well prepared.
34’ — Another chance for Real Madrid through Arda Güler.
Although Madrid moved the ball well across the pitch, they struggled to find space in the final third. Celta Vigo’s defence prevented them from creating clear shooting opportunities.
38’ — The closest chance of the half for Real Madrid.
Some of Jude Bellingham’s risky passes could have cost Real Madrid possession in dangerous areas.
41’ — Another dangerous Celta Vigo attack, this time through Durán, but Courtois saved again.
44’ — Free kick for Real Madrid taken by Arda Güler.
The free kick resulted in another corner, although Madrid still could not score.
+4 minutes were added at the end of the first half.
45+2’ — Kylian Mbappé nearly scored on a counterattack.
At the end of the first half, many Real Madrid fans were furious with the referee.
Second Half
Before the second half started, Celta Vigo made a substitution:
Durán out, Svedberg in.
46’ — A powerful strike from Federico Valverde went straight into Radu’s hands.
54’ — GOAL FOR CELTA VIGO
Svedberg, who had just entered the match at halftime, scored a strange but impressive goal.
Asencio out, Rodrygo in.
Radu repeatedly took his time whenever he restarted play, which frustrated the Real Madrid fans.
After scoring, Celta Vigo became much more confident, while Real Madrid looked increasingly nervous.
63’ — Jude Bellingham received a yellow card.
63’ — García also received a yellow card.
At this stage of the match, Real Madrid’s players were clearly under pressure because of the scoreline, while Celta Vigo looked fully prepared for the situation and executed their game plan calmly.
65’ — Fran García received a second yellow card and was sent off.
After Fran García’s foul, both the players and fans of Real Madrid became even angrier. Almost every decision from the referee increased the frustration inside the stadium.
Real Madrid desperately needed a goal to regain confidence.
Celta Vigo made two substitutions at the same time to protect their lead and slow the momentum of the match.
Xabi Alonso also received a yellow card.
Another substitution for Real Madrid:
Arda Güler out, Gonzalo in.
Madrid earned another free kick, but Mbappé could not convert the chance.
83’ — Moriba received a yellow card for Celta Vigo.
86’ — Real Madrid almost scored from a corner, but Radu made a comfortable save.
87’ — Real Madrid produced an excellent attacking move and nearly scored through Gonzalo.
+5 minutes were added.
During stoppage time, Carreras received a red card, and amid the chaos Celta Vigo scored a second goal to seal the match.
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