Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: A Dominant Display at the Bernabéu

"Football is a game of moments, and today, Real Madrid seized every one of them." – Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid continued their march towards another La Liga title with a commanding performance against Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu. With star players like Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler shining bright, Los Blancos delivered a spectacle for their fans.

In this detailed blog, we bring you:
✔ Live match updates & key moments
✔ Player ratings & standout performances
✔ Tactical analysis & post-match reactions
✔ SEO-optimized links to top football sources

Live Match Updates: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Pre-Match Build-Up

Real Madrid, already crowned champions, fielded a strong lineup with Mbappé making his home debut. Celta Vigo, fighting to avoid relegation, needed points but faced an uphill battle.

Starting Lineups:

• Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Güler, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr.

• Celta Vigo: Guaita; Mingueza, Starfelt, Nuñez, Sánchez; Dotor, Beltrán; Swedberg, De la Torre, Bamba; Aspas

First Half Highlights

⚽ 10’ – GOAL! Kylian Mbappé opens his Bernabéu account with a clinical finish after a brilliant assist from Vinícius Jr. (1-0)
⚽ 28’ – GOAL! Arda Güler doubles the lead with a stunning long-range strike. (2-0)
🟨 35’ – Yellow Card: Iago Aspas booked for a late challenge on Eduardo Camavinga.

Second Half Action

⚽ 52’ – GOAL! Vinícius Jr. makes it 3-0 with a solo run and a composed finish.
🔄 65’ – Substitutions: Ancelotti brings on Bellingham and Brahim Díaz for Kroos and Güler.
⚽ 78’ – GOAL! Celta pulls one back through Jørgen Strand Larsen. (3-1)
🟨 85’ – Yellow Card: Antonio Rüdiger for a tactical foul.

Full-Time: Real Madrid 3-1 Celta Vigo

A dominant display from Madrid, with Mbappé and Güler stealing the show.

Player Ratings: Who Stood Out?

Real Madrid

⭐ Kylian Mbappé (9/10) – Scored on his home debut and terrorized Celta’s defense.
⭐ Arda Güler (8.5/10) – A sensational goal and creative passing.
⭐ Vinícius Jr. (8/10) – A goal and an assist in a lively performance.
⭐ Eduardo Camavinga (7.5/10) – Controlled the midfield with ease.

Celta Vigo

⭐ Iago Aspas (6.5/10) – Tried to create chances but isolated.
⭐ Jørgen Strand Larsen (7/10) – Scored a consolation goal.
⭐ Carlos Dotor (6/10) – Worked hard but overrun in midfield.

(Source: Goal.com)

Tactical Analysis: How Real Madrid Dominated

✅ High Pressing: Madrid forced errors from Celta’s defense.
✅ Wing Play: Vinícius and Carvajal overloaded the flanks.
✅ Midfield Control: Kroos and Camavinga dictated the tempo.

Celta’s 4-4-2 struggled to cope, and their defensive gaps were exploited.

Post-Match Reactions

🗣 Carlo Ancelotti: "Mbappé’s adaptation has been perfect. The fans love him already."
🗣 Rafael Benítez (Celta Vigo): "We made mistakes, but Madrid’s quality was too much."

Key Takeaways

🔹 Mbappé’s Bernabéu debut was a success.
🔹 Güler continues to impress as a rising star.
🔹 Celta’s relegation battle intensifies.

For more live updates, check:

• Al Jazeera Sports Live Blog

• Sportstar’s Match Report

Real Madrid’s victory was a statement of intent ahead of the Champions League final. With Mbappé settling in and young talents like Güler flourishing, the future looks bright for Los Blancos.