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Real Madrid will be looking to start the La Liga season with two straight wins by beating Celta Vigo and show that the departure of Casemiro will not dent ...

The match from the Estadio Abanca Balaidos in Vigo will kick off at 22:00 local time on Saturday night. Celta coach Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet opts for two central holding midfielders against Real Madrid as Peru international Renato Tapia joins Fran Beltran in the center of the park. 6th min.: Celta chance. Cervi has been active in attack. It's Vinicius Jr in the open field. the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. The visitors are deadly in transition. Karim Benzema is fouled in the box on another transition, but Benzema leaves it to Eden Hazard and the Belgian's effort is saved by the goalkeeper! Luka Modric gets an ovation from the Celta Vigo crowd as he comes out of the game for Dani Ceballos. His run and pass on the final goal by Fede Valverde was a sample of just how valuable he will be for Los Merengues in that phase of the game. In the second half goals by Vinicius Jr. "It makes me really happy when the fans recognize you in another stadium.

Luka Modric inspired Real Madrid to beat Celta Vigo away from home in matchday 2 of the new LaLiga season.

With his departure, Madrid’s famous midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and himself has been broken, the Bermuda Triangle as Carlo Ancelotti called it on preseason. Manchester United are hoping he can have an immediate impact on Erik ten Hag’s side, who currently sit bottom of the Premier League. The Frenchman commits a foul on Paciencia and it's an early free for the home side. It lands to Cervi on the edge of the box but he shoots wide from about 25 yards. Modric's corner comes in and the Madrid players are asking for a handball. Madrid have a corner on the right after some good play by Vinicius. Camavinga comes in with a great tackle on the edge of the box. Celta switch the play really well. It's his first goal of the new season. The cross is blocked and it flies out for a corner. He sends it out to Vinicius, who in turn passes right, where Valverde comes flying in and smashes it into the far corner. Camavinga sends in a curling cross from the left.

No Casemiro, no problem. Aurelien Tchouameni stepped up as Real Madrid rolled over a Celta Vigo team that couldn't keep up.

26 ( [watch LIVE on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/37eca2d5-ec06-470f-b81b-0a129ec9d9ca)) and then they host Cádiz one week later. 28 ( [watch LIVE on ESPN+](https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/5ee7c66a-7a8e-45ed-9621-5bde9c8216e3)) ahead of the home opener at the newly renovated Bernabeu against Real Betis on Sept. [Espanyol](/soccer/team?id=88) on Aug. [Real Madrid](/soccer/team?id=86) cruised to [a comfortable victory](/soccer/match/_/gameId/643790) over [Celta Vigo](/soccer/team/_/id/85/celta-vigo), 4-1, in LaLiga's second week of the season and the club's first game since [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro) departed for Manchester United. [LaLiga table](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/table/_/league/esp.1) [Upcoming fixtures](http://www.espnfc.com/soccer/fixtures?league=esp.1) [Luka Modric](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/76762/luka-modric), [Vinicius Junior](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/vinicius-junior) and [Federico Valverde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/235818/federico-valverde) all scored in what would be an emphatic statement of intent from Real Madrid to put the rest of LaLiga on notice. Modric on Casemiro leaving: "It's a shame, we made history with him and he was fundamental. [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) [Real Madrid-Celta Vigo report](www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/643790) [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. He put Madrid ahead with a trademark curling shot before half-time and later played a visionary pass for Vinicius Junior to make it 3-1 after the break.

Real Madrid made it back-to-back wins from their opening two La Liga fixtures as Los Blancos sealed a comfortable 4-1 victory over Celta Vigo.

The forward leaves it for Valverde to hit behind him, and the Uruguayan tucks it into the bottom-left corner from the edge of the area! - Luca Modric has scored 18 of his 33 goals for Real Madrid from outside the box (54.6%). A cross comes into the box, with Paciencia and Militao in a duel for the ball. gets in on the act, to the annoyance of the home crowd! The referee gives a penalty to Real Madrid after a VAR check! The 36-year-old certainly was not showing his age out there, as his ability to cut open defences with a deep through ball was demonstrated beautifully for Los Blancos' third goal.

A day after Casemiro announced he was ending his successful decade-long stint with Real Madrid to join Manchester United, former teammate Luka Modric scored ...

"Modric is a fantastic leader for us,” Ancelotti said. We have to move on without him and each one of us has to give something extra to make up for his absence.” He scored his goal with a well-placed curling shot into the top corner after a nifty move to get past a defender at the top of the area in the 41st minute at Balaídos Stadium. Real Betis got its second victory in a row with Borja Iglesias converting a penalty kick in each half in a 2-1 win at Mallorca. "He was a fundamental piece for us and we will miss him a lot, both as a player and as a person. A day after the Brazil midfielder announced he was ending his successful decade-long stint with Madrid to join Manchester United, his former teammate scored a beautiful goal and set up another to help the defending champion beat Celta Vigo 4-1 on Saturday for its second consecutive win to start the Spanish league.

Defending champions Real Madrid continued their title defence in style as they cruised to a comprehensive win over Celta Vigo 4-1 in La Liga's second week ...

In the absence of Toni Kroos and Casemiro, with the latter transferred to Machester United for £70 million, Modric remained phenomenal as he gave Madrid the lead with a signature curling shot just before halftime, and he later set up Vinicius Junior with a brilliant pass to make it 3-1 after the break. With goals from Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, and Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid earned its second victory of the season and signalled the intention to continue its domination over the title. Karim Benzema scored the opening goal of the game on a penalty before Iago Aspas equalized for the home side, but then Madrid upped the ante and drifted the game away from Celta Vigo’s reach.

The summer transfer window is here, and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, ...

[Memphis Depay](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159255/Memphis-Depay) is moving closer to a [Juventus](/soccer/team?id=111) transfer, according to [Sky Sport Italia](https://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/depay-juventus-trattativa-calciomercato-news-10-agosto-2022). The Albania international has already attracted interest from [Atalanta](/soccer/team?id=105), and appears set to depart North London after being displaced by from Antonio Conte's starting 11 for this season following the arrival of [Ivan Perisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/103485/Ivan-Perisic). [Mauro Icardi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/167411/Mauro-Icardi) from PSG, reveals [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1560903912852492288?t=0gFjjMgGCWxxIG_rjMEshvhI3bo75UKRuOlWbUyydzc&s=19). Aubameyang reportedly is interested in a move to Stamford Bridge following the departure of [Timo Werner](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/191088/Timo-Werner) now that [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski)'s arrival in Barcelona could siphon away playing time. Maurizio Sarri is still searching for a left-back this transfer window, and after failing to secure the signing of Chelsea's [Emerson Palmieri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159051/emerson), the Serie A side are set to pursue the 25-year-old from [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367). The 28-year-old defender, who made just four Premier League appearances last season, is not part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the season and is fifth-choice centre-back following the arrival of [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez). Despite only arriving at the Camp Nou in the January transfer window, the 33-year-old could be set to leave as Barcelona look to sign [Jules Kounde](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231692/Jules-Koundé). According [to Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/08/20/63009c7b22601ddc5b8b4590.html), the [England](/soccer/team?id=448) international is closer to joining Carlo Ancelotti's side following [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro)'s imminent move to Manchester United. The 24-year-old winger is set to return to the Premier League in a deal reportedly worth more than £25m plus add-ons. [Marseille](/soccer/team?id=176) and Manchester United have reached a full agreement to sign [Eric Bailly](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/212342/Eric-Bailly) on loan, reports [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1560943171332366337). "There have been a few offers in for some players -- nowhere near the valuation the club would want to sell. Instead, it will fund his transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid look to act ahead of Liverpool.

Position: Midfielder Games played for Real Madrid: 336. Goals scored: 31. Carlos Henrique Casemiro has been a key figure during one of Real Madrid's most ...

During the following campaign he had a loan spell at Porto and in the summer of 2015, he returned to Madrid to begin his ascent as an all-time club legend. Casemiro joined our club from Sao Paulo in January 2013 at the age of 20 to bolster the Castilla squad and he made his debut for Real Madrid on 20 April in a 3-1 win over Betis. Carlos Henrique Casemiro has been a key figure during one of Real Madrid’s most successful periods in the club’s history.

Thibaut Courtois starts in goal, hoping to maintain his first clean sheet of the season, and is guarded by Eder Militao and David Alaba in the heart of the ...

The new stadium will be ready in time for the 2023-24 season. The Santiago Bernabeu renovation began in 2019 and was expected to be ready by this year. Needless to say, the Brazilian’s departure could be a blessing in disguise for Los Blancos. Casemiro’s departure from Real Madrid marks the end of an era for the club. Manchester United officially announced their acquisition of the 30-year-old on Friday. After opening the season with a 1-2 win over Almeria, Los Blancos will be hoping for a much smoother matchday experience.

Things could have been different for the former Manchester City striker. Real Madrid had an interest in signing the Brazilian striker as the possible heir ...

Gabriel Jesus has gone on to shine for Arsenal since signing, with many people finally feeling he is getting the respect he deserves. This would prove to be much to the relief of Arsenal, who had the player as a number one target. [ Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano), Gabriel Jesus was wanted by Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid before committing his future to Arsenal this transfer window. Real Madrid had an interest in signing the Brazilian striker as the possible heir to Karim Benzema's throne. The European Champions wanted the player, but a deal was complicated due to the fact Gabriel Jesus possessed a non-EU passport. Things could have been different for the former Manchester City striker.

Real Madrid have had an indifferent transfer window so far. They have recently had to deal with the exit of star midfielder Casemiro, who has recently ...

While Real Madrid are open to offering him a new contract, Asensio demands a significant wage raise. Carlo Ancelotti has opted for even Federico Valverde ahead of the winger, thereby making a statement asking him to decide his future soon. We have to remember his contribution last year, he scored a lot of goals. The Manchester City forward was a top target for Carlo Ancelotti in his quest to reinforce the attacking department. Real Madrid, for their part, have yet to make any notable move in the transfer market since the capture of Aurelien Tchouameni. Real Madrid are three games into their new season and Marco Asensio has only seen 12 minutes of action.

Why have Real Madrid not been able to bring through players from their academy, despite them going on to become huge success stories elsewhere?

Another point of view is that luck plays a significant role in this situation. Even if they wanted to, little or nothing could be done in terms of bringing in players because you simply cannot be patient at a club of this calibre that seeks victory at every turn. It is no surprise that La Fabrica is synonymous with the word ‘quality’, and this level has been upheld throughout. You may be one of the best in the world and yet struggle at Real Madrid because one bad day could lose you your place in the team. La Fabrica, which literally translates to “The Factory,” has lived true to its name. When it comes to creating talent every season continuously, the setup boasts of unmatchable excellence.

Iglesias, who also scored in last week's season-opening 3-0 defeat of Elche, again made no mistake with his 73rd-minute penalty.

Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text. (example: u cannot substitute for you, d is not 'the', n is not 'and'). "He is a fantastic leader for us. Iglesias, who also scored in last week's season-opening 3-0 defeat of Elche, again made no mistake with his 73rd-minute penalty, and Betis held on for a 2-1 win as Lee hit the woodwork from a late free-kick. Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde added further goals in the second half while Eden Hazard had a late penalty saved as Madrid built on their La Liga season-opening 2-1 win at Almeria and joined Real Betis and Osasuna on six points at the top of the fledgling standings. A stunning strike by Luka Modric helped Real Madrid on their way to a 4-1 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday as the reigning Spanish champions made it two wins from two in La Liga this season.

The summer transfer window is here, and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, ...

The Albania international has already attracted interest from [Atalanta](/soccer/team?id=105), and appears set to depart North London after being displaced by from Antonio Conte's starting 11 for this season following the arrival of [Ivan Perisic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/103485/Ivan-Perisic). [Mauro Icardi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/167411/Mauro-Icardi) from PSG, reveals [Ekrem Konur](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1560903912852492288?t=0gFjjMgGCWxxIG_rjMEshvhI3bo75UKRuOlWbUyydzc&s=19). The 28-year-old defender, who made just four Premier League appearances last season, is not part of Erik ten Hag's plans for the season and is fifth-choice centre-back following the arrival of [Lisandro Martinez](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233937/Lisandro-Martínez). Maurizio Sarri is still searching for a left-back this transfer window, and after failing to secure the signing of Chelsea's [Emerson Palmieri](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159051/emerson), the Serie A side are set to pursue the 25-year-old from [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367). But a knee injury sidelined him for the month of June, and denied him the opportunity to take in a quartet of games with the U.S. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1561353251752222727), [Benfica](/soccer/team?id=1929) keeper [Odisseas Vlachodimos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/159135/odisseas-vlachodimos) is on [Manchester United](/soccer/team?id=360)'s shortlist. [saying after Sunday's 3-0 loss to Leeds](/soccer/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4726982/chelsea-wont-panic-in-transfer-market-after-loss-to-leeds-united-thomas-tuchel): "The transfer period is still open and it gets later and later and we need to focus on what we have and what we can do." According [to Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2022/08/20/63009c7b22601ddc5b8b4590.html), the [England](/soccer/team?id=448) international is closer to joining Carlo Ancelotti's side following [Casemiro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/173666/Casemiro)'s imminent move to Manchester United. 1, but they expect Henderson, who has impressed already at Forest, to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season and compete for the No. United are looking to bolster their attack, with Erik ten Hag desperate to sign a forward before the end of the transfer window. [Italy](/soccer/team?id=162) national team striker, who is out of a contract after seven seasons at [Torino](/soccer/team?id=239), would continue Roma's rebuild under Mourinho. Meanwhile, a source at Manchester United did not confirm a bid for Felix but said the club have monitored the player previously.

Carlo Ancelotti has made an incredible Eden Hazard claim, after the Belgian missed a penalty kick against Celta Vigo in Real Madrid's 4-1 win.

Is it possible for Hazard to return to his best though? The Belgian is 31 years of age now and has struggled with a series of injuries ever since arriving at Real Madrid back in 2019. On the other hand, he has scored 6 goals and assisted a further 10 in 67 games for Real Madrid.

Manchester City were denied the chance to play Champions League football this season as they fell short against a dominant Real Madrid.

Weir made her presence felt again and nearly scored her second when a free-kick zipped straight on to her boot. A couple of minutes into the second half Chloe Kelly, England’s Euro 2022 final matchwinner, had to come off injured and was replaced by Hayley Raso. Madrid saw a large part of the ball in the first half in a showdown between two heavyweights of the game.

Rumours suggested that the Red Devils had plans to unveil Casemiro as a Manchester United player before their game against Liverpool. But now, it looks like ...

It will be interesting to see if Los Blancos do decide to sign a replacement for Casemiro or not. Manchester United and Real Madrid reached an agreement over the transfer of Casemiro a few days back. Casemiro’s move from Real Madrid to Manchester United hits hurdle

Florentino confirmed on 'DAZN' that the Brazilian's act, starting at 11:00 in Valdebebas, will live up to his successes.

“Casemiro will leave, but Madrid will continue to win, the key is to transmit those values,” he said in an interview with AS months ago. Madrid, in the emotional statement (“Real Madrid is and always will be your home”), confirmed the Brazilian’s move to Manchester United. He has earned to decide what he wants to do for everything he has given us.