[HIGHLIGHTS/REPORT] Celta Vigo 1-2 Real Madrid

 Vinicius and Mbappé Propel Real Madrid to Victory Ahead of El Clásico...

•  Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, marking their continued success in La Liga.
• Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring with a long-range strike, while Vinícius Júnior netted the winner after coming on as a substitute, assisted by Luka Modric, who made history as the oldest player to feature for the club.
• Despite the win, Real Madrid faced defensive vulnerabilities, with Celta Vigo applying significant pressure and creating several goal-scoring opportunities, including a near-equalizer in stoppage time.
• The victory keeps Madrid unbeaten in 10 La Liga matches, tying them with Barcelona on points but trailing on goal difference. They face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, followed by the first Clásico of the season against Barcelona next weekend.

Mbappé and Vinícius Lift Real Madrid to 2-1 Victory at Celta Vigo Ahead of Clásico Showdown

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win against Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a stunning long-range strike, but Celta's Williot Swedberg equalized shortly after halftime in the 51st minute.

Vinícius, who came on as a substitute, netted the winner in the 66th minute, expertly finishing a perfectly threaded pass from Luka Modric, who became the oldest player to feature for Real Madrid at 39 years of age. Modric's assist was crucial in guiding the team to victory in a challenging encounter.

Celta Vigo showed considerable attacking intent throughout the match, with Thibaut Courtois making key saves from Swedberg and Jonathan Bamba. Anastasios Douvikas nearly equalized in stoppage time, coming inches away from scoring.

At 39 years old, Luka Modric made history as the oldest player to feature for Real Madrid, playing a pivotal role in their 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in La Liga. The Croatian maestro provided the crucial assist for Vinícius Júnior's match-winning goal, showcasing his enduring quality and leadership in guiding the team through a challenging encounter. Modric's impact was instrumental, reinforcing his status as a key figure in Real Madrid.

Despite the victory, Real Madrid displayed moments of defensive vulnerability, and manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the challenges posed by Celta. "I'm happy because we won after the international break which is not always easy," he remarked.

With this win, Real Madrid remains unbeaten in 10 La Liga matches and moves level on points with Barcelona, who play Sevilla on Sunday. However, they trail the Catalans on goal difference and have played one more game. 

Looking ahead, Madrid's schedule intensifies as they prepare for a home clash against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, followed by the highly anticipated first Clásico of the season against Barcelona next weekend.

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