Summary

  • 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

  1. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid

    Vinicius Jr runs around his opposite man like he wasn't there but, luckily for Celta, Renato Tapia is on hand to slide in and block the shot.

    Brilliant football all around.

  2. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid

    Just like Karim Benzema's opener, that Luka Modric goals has knocked the stuffing out of the hosts.

    Nearly time for a break.

  3. goal

    GOAL - Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madridpublished at 41 mins

    Luka Modric

    Out of nowhere.

    Real Madrid have been under pressure in this first half, so up steps Luka Modric.

    The Croatia midfielder jinks inside and bends the ball into the top corner. You can't defend against that!

    Luka Modric scores for Real MadridImage source, gett
  4. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madrid

    Iago Aspas just checks Karim Benzema as the Real Madrid forward tries to get on the end of a one-two.

    The Frenchman will feel that one tomorrow as he picks himself off the ground with a grimace.

  5. Postpublished at 35 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madrid

    Celta Vigo are upping the pressure on Thibaut Courtois' goal.

    Javi Galan clips the ball into the area and it's headed just wide by Goncalo Paciencia from close range.

    Madrid are under the cosh.

  6. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madrid

    Close!

    Cervi picks up the ball on the edge of the area before cutting inside and firing narrowly wide.

    Thibaut Courtois was well-beaten there but the ball just sails wide of the post.

    Chance.

  7. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madrid

    Eduardo Camavinga is a midfield colossus.

    He just sits in front of his defence and breaks up opposition attacks with ease.

    Ball won and distributed wide. It's a simple game!

  8. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madrid

    One for the highlights reel.

    Vinicius Jr flicks the ball behind him and between two defenders to Karim Benzema.

    Ole.

  9. goal

    GOAL - Celta Vigo 1-1 Real Madridpublished at 22 mins

    Iago Aspas

    We are level!

    Iago Aspas tucks the ball into the corner and out of Thibaut Courtois' reach.

    That's some finish and just what Celta Vigo deserve.

  10. PENALTYpublished at 21 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-1 Real Madrid

    Celta will have a penalty after Eder Militao is pinged for a handball.

  11. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-1 Real Madrid

    Now then. Have Celta Vigo put that early setback behind them?

    The blue shirts are moving with more energy again as they probe forward. They're in search of the equaliser.

  12. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-1 Real Madrid

    Real Madrid have grown in confidence since taking the lead as they begin to see more of the ball.

    The opener has really knocked the wind out of Celta's sails.

  13. goal

    GOAL - Celta Vigo 0-1 Real Madridpublished at 13 mins

    Karim Benzema

    Was it ever in doubt?

    Karim Benzema steps up and sends the goalkeeper the wrong way as he rolls the ball into the corner of the net.

    Real Madrid have the advantage.

  14. PENALTYpublished at 12 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    It's been all Celta Vigo so far but Real Madrid have a penalty.

    It's very much against the run of play but Renato Tapia is penalised for a handball inside the area.

  15. Postpublished at 9 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    Carlo Ancelotti bellows instructions to his players from the sidelines. He won't be happy with their slow start.

    Remember, they conceded early in last week's win at Almeria as well.

  16. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    It's been a positive start by the hosts. They are comfortable in possession and are trying to play deep inside Real's half.

  17. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    It's well struck by Iago Aspas but it's a comfortable save for Thibaut Courtois.

  18. Postpublished at 1 min

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    Aurelien Tchouameni commits the foul just outside his area and Celta Vigo will have the first chance of the game.

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 20 August 2022

    Celta Vigo 0-0 Real Madrid

    We're under way...

  20. Postpublished at 21:00 British Summer Time 20 August 2022

    Celta Vigo v Real Madrid (21:00 BST)

    Here we go then. Both sets of players and the officials have made their way out onto the pitch.

    We're all set for kick off...