La Liga: Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Player Ratings as Real Madrid bank on Benzema’s brace to eclipse Celta Vigo 2-1 Victory
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Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid: Celta Vigo hosted Real Madrid in Round 30 of the La Liga at the Abanca-Balaidos stadium.
Real Madrid got a first half lead through Karim Benzema penalty and Galhardo’s goal was ruled out by VAR. Celta Vigo started the second half with a bang courtesy Nolito’s efforts. But the visitors came back through another Benzema penalty in the 70th minute and kept their lead in the final minutes to grab a victory.
Let’s take a look at the player ratings for the match: –
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Player Ratings
Celta Vigo
Matias Dituro (7.7/10): Dituro made 4 saves including a penalty, but he could not stop 2 other penalties which cost them the game.
Kevin Vazquez (6.5/10): Vazquez had a decent game in the right back position. He made the most tackles in the match, but also committed a foul leading to a penalty.
Joseph Aidoo (6.6/10): Aidoo was defensively good and had a 100% accuracy in his aerial and ground duals.
Jeison Murillo (5.6/10): Murillo had a bad game in defence as he committed a foul that led to Real Madrid penalty.
Javi Galan (7.8/10): Galan provided the assist to Celta Vigo’s solitary goal. He was also booked in the first half.
Fran Beltran (6.1/10): The defensive midfielder could not impose himself in the match and was taken off in the second half.
Brais Mendez (6.7/10): Mendez had a decent game on the right wing. He was replaced by Orbelin Pineda late in the game.
Denis Suarez (7.5/10): Suarez was the most creative player on the pitch as he created the most chances as well as completed the most passes in the match.
Nolito (7/10): Nolito equalized for Vigo in the 52nd minute to bring the team back but he also gave away a penalty later on.
Iago Aspas (6.3/10): The skipper tried to make a mark on the match but his shots were blocked and the only shot on target was saved by Courtois.
Thiago Galhardo (5.9/10): Galhardo had an average game as he failed to convert his shots into goals and could not make a difference.
Substitutes:
Franco Cervi (6.8/10): Cervi replaced Galhardo early in the second half and looked more potent up front, but could not make a difference.
Renato Tapia (NA)
Santi Mina (NA)
Orbelin Pineda (NA)
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois (7.1/10): Courtois made 3 saves out of the 4 shots he faced, but let in a goal in second half.
Lucas Vazquez (7.2/10): Vazquez defended well on the right back. He was replaced by Carvajal in the second half.
Eder Militao (8/10): Militao had a great game at the back. He was aerially good and made many clearances.
David Alaba (7/10): Alaba did well in the backline as he made crucial tackles and interceptions.
Ferland Mendy (7.8/10): Mendy was exceptional on the left flank. He went forward with intent and provided good crosses.
Luka Modric (7/10): Modric showed his class in the midfield as he distributed the ball well and was replaced by Valverde in the second half.
Casemiro (8/10): Casemiro covered the middle of the pitch and won the most duels in the match- 8.
Toni Kroos (7.5/10): Kroos orchestrated the game for Madrid with his vision and creativity. He was 94% accurate with his passes.
Marco Asensio (7.2/10): Asensio had a good game on the right wing. He made a few good runs but was replaced by Rodrygo in the second half.
Karim Benzema (8.5/10): Benzema scored 2 penalties and missed on to give real Madrid all three points. He was Player of the Match for his performance.
Vinicius Junior (6.4/10): Vinicius was average on the night as he lost 13 duels- the most in the match.
Substitutes:
Dani Carvajal (6.1/10): Carvajal replaced Vazquez and did his job adequately.
Rodrygo (7/10): Rodrygo was active on the pitch and made some good runs on the flank.
Federico Valverde (NA)
Daniel Ceballos (NA)
Nacho Fernandez (NA)
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