Zidane Starts His Second Debut Well with Madrid After Beating Celta Vigo

DBasia.news –  Real Madrid won 2-0 over Celta Vigo in the 28th week of La Liga at Santiago Bernabeu, Saturday (16/3) evening WIB. The victory was a sign for Zinedine Zidane’s second debut as coach of Madrid.

Playing in front of his own supporters, Real Madrid appeared to attack since the first minute. Moreover, they have better player material.

Celta Vigo was able to escape the pressure half way through the first half. The visitors repeatedly threatened Real Madrid’s goal who was guarded by Thibaut Courtois.

Near the break, Isco almost broke the deadlock. Unfortunately, the ball was still able to driven away by the visitors’ goalkeeper. 0-0 score lasted until the break.

Celta Vigo’s goal shook in the 56th minute. However, the referee viewed the VAR as it was suspected to be an offside . As a result, the 0-0 score still continued.

Real Madrid broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute. Isco’s right-footed ball shot smoothly into Celta Vigo’s goal that was guarded by Ruben Blanco.

Gareth Bale doubled Real Madrid’s lead when the game went in its 77th minute. Bale utilized Marcelo’s ball before tapping it with his right foot.

Real Madrid continued to gain an advantage when entering injury time. Unfortunately, Toni Kroos’ right foot ball kick is still wide of the target.

The 2-0 score for Real Madrid’s victory lasted until the whistle sounded the sign that the match has ended. Zinedine Zidane presented a victory on his debut.

Player composition:

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Keylor Navas; Alvaro Odriozola, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Isco; Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio.

Coach: Zinedine Zidane

Celta Vigo (4-2-3-1): Ruben Blanco; Kevin Vazquez, Nestor Araujo, David Costas, David Junca; Okay Yokuslu, Stanislav Lobotka; Brais Mendez, Sofiane Boufal, Pione Sisto; Maxi Gomez.

Coach: Fran Escriba