October 24th, afternoon, Balaídos Stadium.
La Liga Round 9. Real Madrid faced Celta Vigo away from home.
Just eight minutes into the match, Real Madrid won the ball in midfield and launched a quick counterattack. After Yang Yang sent a through ball forward, Hazard raced ahead with the ball and crossed from the left side of the penalty area. Yang Yang, who had surged forward quickly, met it with a powerful shot from the right side of the penalty spot and opened the scoring for Real Madrid. One-nil!
In the twenty-third minute, Di Maria drew the defenders' attention in the attacking half. Danilo, who had replaced Carvajal in the starting lineup this round, suddenly stormed into the right side of the penalty area completely unmarked and extended Real Madrid's lead with a thunderous shot. Two-nil!
With a two-goal lead, Real Madrid continued to control the game firmly, but they began playing with greater patience.
Celta Vigo committed more men to defense.
After the sides switched ends in the second half, Pablo Hernández committed a tactical foul. His teammate Cabral protested and pressured the referee, who showed no mercy and produced a second yellow card, sending him off.
In recent years, La Liga had been cracking down hard on attempts to intimidate referees, working to establish their authority.
With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid played even more freely.
Although Nolito shook off Nacho on the left and scored in the eighty-fifth minute, Marcelo added another goal for Real Madrid during stoppage time, ultimately helping them defeat Celta Vigo 3–1 away from home.
Nine straight wins—Real Madrid's start to the season was dazzling!
The rookie partnership of Yang Yang and Zidane also won widespread acclaim, leaving the media and fans with nothing to criticize.
Real Madrid's supporters were even more satisfied