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After qualifying with difficulty against RB Leipzig, Real Madrid had to maintain its lead over FC Barcelona and Girona in the Championship, before knowing its opponent in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Deprived of Jude Bellingham after his controversial red card last week, Carlo Ancelotti opted for a mid four with Camavinga, Modric, Kroos and Brahim Díaz, behind Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.
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Faced with a Celta de Vigo team which is often used to making hold-ups against the Liga leaders, Camavinga was the first to prove dangerous with a powerful header deflected by Guaita (7th). The Merengues then dominated most of the start of the match and were rewarded by the opener from Vinicius Jr, who, despite a double save from Guaita, was able to put the ball in the back (1-0, 21st ). A perfect start.
Real Madrid ensures without Jude Bellingham
But Real Madrid then lacked efficiency in front of goal, despite its 8 shots on target in the first period and could even have been punished by Aspas, with his left foot, but Lunin was vigilant (38th). The pace then dropped a little after the break and Celta couldn’t seem dangerous. But the corners were fatal for the Galicia team, since Rudiger was able to make the break with a powerful header on the crossbar, deflected by poor Guaita in his goal (2-0, 79th).
At the end of the game, the Merengues secured the victory thanks to a beautiful cross from Vini Jr. who found the unfortunate foot of Dominguez, for a second goal against his side (3-0, 88th). And to top it all off, Arda Güler even scored his first goal in his new colors (4-0, 90th+4). Without trembling, Carlo Ancelotti’s men secured the essentials before going to Osasuna and remain seven points ahead of Girona, eight over FC Barcelona. Before a trip to Seville, Celta de Vigo is in danger and remains only two points ahead of the first relegation Cádiz.
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