LaLiga: Real Madrid 2-1 Celta Vigo Modric Makes History as Vinicius Scores Winner

Real Madrid Grind Out 2-1 Win at Celta Vigo

“...top professional and a great guy...”

Real Madrid edges Celta Vigo 2-1, with Luka Modric making history as the oldest player and providing the assist for Vinicius Jr.'s winner, moving Real level with Barcelona atop La Liga.

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, with Luka Modric becoming the oldest player to feature for the club. Modric, 39, provided the decisive assist for Vinicius Jr.'s match-winning goal.

Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike, but Celta equalized through Williot Swedberg. Vinicius initially had a goal ruled out for offside before connecting with Modric's pass to seal the win.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Modric, calling him a “top professional and a great guy.” Real Madrid now shares top spot with Barcelona in La Liga but trails on goal difference.

Highlights:

• Luka Modric becomes oldest Real Madrid player
• Vinicius Jr. scores match-winning goal
• Kylian Mbappe opens scoring with long-range strike
• Celta Vigo equalizes through Williot Swedberg
• Real Madrid shares top spot with Barcelona

Player of the Match:

 Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)