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FT: Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
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Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid - Valverde with fourth
Real Madrid opened their La Liga title defence with a hard-fought victory as they came from a goal down to beat Almeria 2-1
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FT: Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
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Real Madrid have won in Vigo.
The champions are two from two at the start of the season.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
This game is petering out as we enter the final two minutes of stoppage time.
The end of the game is imminent and the points are heading back to Madrid.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
We head into the final minute but the result has been settled for some time.
Real Madrid have hit Celta on the counter and been clinical in front of goal.
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard misses the penalty as Agustín Marchesín saves well. Karim Benzema's rebound is also kept out by the Celta keeper in a wonderful double save.
Hazard's confidence looks shot to pieces.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
Karm Benzema wins a penalty as Real Madrid move the ball from back to front yet again.
It's almost unplayable.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
Luka Modric is taken off to a standing ovation by the home fans after his stunning goal in the first half.
It's a nice touch by the Celta fans, who applaud the midfield maestro as he leaves the pitch.
He is replaced by Dani Ceballos.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
Credit to Celta, they're still trying to have a go.
Real Madrid are defending deep and the hosts are being forced to shoot from distance.
It's not threatening Thibaut Courtois from there.
Celta Vigo 1-4 Real Madrid
Twenty minutes remaining and it doesn't look like Celta can get back into this now.
Real Madrid have ben far from their best but they have still managed to score four goals away from home.
Federico Valverde
From back to front yet again.
Celta flood men forward as they look to rescue the game, but Madrid win the ball back inside their own area and move it quickly upfield.
It goes from Vinicius Jr on the left to Karim Benzema on the right before Federico Valverde sprints onto the ball and finds the far corner.
Game. Set. Match
Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid
Joseph Aidoo has a great chance to pull one back for the hosts but his header is just over the bar.
Let off for the champions who didn't pick him up at the corner.
Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid
Just a brief pause in play as a plastic bottle appears to have been thrown onto the pitch from the stands.
The referee stops play momentarily so the object can be removed.
Vinicius Jr
From defence to attack.
Real Madrid are n the back foot, but within two passes, Luka Modric sets Vinicius Jr free down the other end.
Then it's all about the Brazilian who runs clear and rounds the keeper before rolling the ball into an empty net.
Classy finish.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Neat and tidy from the champions.
One touch passing moves the ball from right to left but Dani Carvajal's clip into the area is cleared by the Celta defence.
That had everything but the final ball.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Marco Asensio is yet to feature for Real this season but he has been summoned by Carlo Ancelotti to warm up.
Could we see the midfielder on the pitch shortly?
Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois demonstrates his best Anthony Joshua impression as he punches Iago Aspas' cross clear.
A big swing of the right arm there.
Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga gives the ball away deep inside his own half, but his teammates help him out as they win it back quickly.
Nearly a poor start to the second half for the champions.
HT: Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
We are back up and running...
HT: Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid
Will either side make any changes after the break?
Stay tuned to find out as we're nearly ready for the second half...
It's been an entertaining 45 minutes. More of the same after the break please...