Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Celta Vigo 4-1 in La Liga Match

Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo
1–4
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
May 17, 2017

Real Madrid continued their dominance in La Liga with a convincing 4-1 victory over Celta Vigo at Balaidos. Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the show, scoring two early goals. Despite Iago Aspas being sent off in the second half, Celta Vigo managed to score a consolation goal through J. Guidetti. K. Benzema and T. Kroos also found the back of the net for Real Madrid, ensuring a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals (10', 48')
  • • Iago Aspas received a red card at 62'
  • • K. Benzema scored (70')
  • • T. Kroos scored (88')
  • • J. Guidetti scored a consolation goal for Celta Vigo (69')

Lineups

Celta Vigo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Álvarez (G)
  • 24 F. Roncaglia (D)
  • 22 G. Cabral (D)
  • 2 Hugo Mallo (D)
  • 19 Jonny Castro (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 8 P. Hernández (M)
  • 16 Jozabed (M)
  • 11 P. Sisto (M)
  • 10 Iago Aspas (F)
  • 9 J. Guidetti (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Díaz
  • 4 Pape Diop
  • 12 C. Beauvue
  • 3 Fontàs
  • 27 Iván Villar
  • 17 A. Hjulsager
  • 20 Sergi Gómez

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 4 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 23 Danilo (D)
  • 5 R. Varane (D)
  • 19 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 22 Isco (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Kovačić
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 20 Marco Asensio
  • 13 Kiko Casilla
  • 15 Fábio Coentrão
  • 6 Nacho
  • 21 Álvaro Morata

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    10' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: Isco
  2. Real Madrid
    30' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro
  3. Celta Vigo
    38' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Aspas
  4. Real Madrid
    48' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: Isco
  5. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    I. Aspas
  6. Celta Vigo
    62' Celta Vigo Card · Red Card
    I. Aspas
  7. Celta Vigo
    64' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Jonny Otto
  8. Celta Vigo
    66' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Guidetti
  9. Celta Vigo
    69' Celta Vigo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Guidetti · Assist: P. Sisto
  10. Real Madrid
    70' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: Marcelo
  11. Real Madrid
    71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Casemiro · On: M. Kovačić
  12. Celta Vigo
    72' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jozabed · On: M. Díaz
  13. Celta Vigo
    73' Celta Vigo Card · Yellow Card
    Hugo Mallo
  14. Celta Vigo
    80' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Sisto · On: Pape Cheikh
  15. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Isco · On: Lucas
  16. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: M. Asensio
  17. Real Madrid
    85' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Ramos
  18. Celta Vigo
    86' Celta Vigo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Guidetti · On: C. Beauvue
  19. Real Madrid
    88' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Kroos · Assist: K. Benzema

Match Stats

Stat Celta Vigo Real Madrid
Fouls 17 9
Pass Accuracy 89% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 538 491
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 481 415
Shots Inside Box 7 12
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 10 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cristiano Ronaldo's early goals (10', 48') put Real Madrid in control of the match
  • ▸ Iago Aspas's dismissal at 62' significantly weakened Celta Vigo's chances and allowed Real Madrid to extend their lead