Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid C.F : 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

RC Celta de Vigo v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
RC Celta de Vigo v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

#3 Real Madrid's elite mentality takes Celta Vigo by storm

RC Celta de Vigo v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
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.

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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