#3 Real Madrid's elite mentality takes Celta Vigo by storm
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RC Celta de Vigo v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Celta Vigo, after going one goal down, came onto Real Madrid with huge spells of possession but could not find the space they were looking in the final third. Los Blancos were forced to absorb the pressure by persistent attempts of Fran Escriba's men,but their real chance came in when Luka Modric was sent off after a reckless challenge on Suarez.
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Despite being down to 10 men, Real Madrid did not succumb to pressure as Toni Kroos put one into the back of the net after a ferocious strike and secured a two-goal lead for the visitors.
Even Zinedine Zidane opted against bringing on a defender as he introduced three attacking players into the mix with the likes of Lucas Vazquez, Isco and new recruit Luka Jovic. The substitutions were absolutely spot on from the gaffer as Isco's introduction immediately saw Real take complete control of the game. The former Malaga midfielder was vital to Real's third which was finished by Vazquez after a beautiful sequence of football from Los Blancos.
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Samyak Tripathi
Samyak is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda, who focuses on writing a variety of listicles. A post-graduate in Finance with over 6 years of total work experience, Samyak became interested in football after watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup and some high-octane El Clasico clashes. His favorite footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo for the forward's mentality, and his favorite managers are Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Pep Guardiola for the brand of football their teams showcase.
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Zinedine Zidane's Panenka penalty in the 2006 final is Samyak’s favorite World Cup moment owing to the Frenchman’s sheer nerves of steel showcased, and thinks Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are ready to usher in a new era post-Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During his free time, Samyak follows Real Madrid, plays football and reads finance articles.
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