Bellingham scored the decisive goal as Real Madrid edged Celta Vigo in Balaídos after Iván Villar denied Rodrygo from the spot.
Real Madrid collected three valuable points at Balaídos, with Vinícius Jr. leaving the pitch early in the first half due to an injury. Jude Bellingham stepped forward to seal the win, finishing from a corner kick late in the game as Madrid climbed to the top of the LaLiga table with nine points from three matches. Villar’s save from Rodrygo in the second half kept Celta Vigo in contention, but Madrid held on to claim victory.
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Both Jude Bellingham and Cristiano Ronaldo hit the back of the net in their opening three La Liga appearances for Real Madrid, each tallying four goals⚽
— GOAL Spain
“From behind it appears the ball is touched and in these tight decisions the same outcome seems to tilt one way or another,” commented Fran Beltrán about Rodrygo’s penalty on the DAZN microphone.
— DAZN Spain
96′ The match ends.
90′ Five minutes of stoppage time announced, with play continuing to 95′.
81′ JUDE BELLINGHAM GOOOOAL. A Kroos delivery from the right found Joselu Mato’s run and Jordi Aidoo’s challenge left Bellingham free at the far post to power a header past Villar. The Englishman, already on a scoring streak, adds another finish to his tally in three appearances this season.
80′ The clock winds down as Madrid tighten their grip on the result at Balaídos.
68′ AGAINS EL CAMINO FOR CELTA. Aspas’ chance was a warning, but Mingueza’s cross caused a scramble and the shot drifted wide.
68′ A SAVING STOP FROM VILLAR. Rodrygo’s penalty attempt was halted by the goalkeeper’s read and reach, preserving Celta Vigo’s hope for a late comeback.
65′ The visitors win a penalty after a sharp buildup. Bellingham released Rodrygo into space, and Rodrygo was brought down by Iván Villar after a burst of speed.
63′ CELTA CREATES A LOOK AT GOAL. Larsen created a dangerous moment before Kroos’s clearance, but the shot went high, keeping the scoreline level for the moment.
61′ VEAN VALVEED. Rodrygo’s intrusion into the box ended with a low cross that Joselu Mato redirected, and Valverde followed up with a shot.
55′ Rodrygo’s run and finish were almost immediate after a quick move with Valverde, showing Madrid’s intent to strike again swiftly.
52′ LATE CHANCES FOR CELTA. Larsen and Manu Sánchez combined on the left; a cross found its way to the penalty area but Madrid blocked the threat.
The return of Eduardo Camavinga to the midfield provided Madrid with energy, enabling players like Bellingham and Valverde to exploit the gaps and press high. Camavinga impressed with defensive work, ball distribution, and balance in the first half.
Strand Larsen’s presence in the box tested Madrid’s defense, with Rüdiger and Alaba working hard to contain the Norwegian striker. Vigo’s plan used crosses from wide areas to leverage Larsen’s aerial ability, while Mingueza supported the attack by delivering several crosses in the opening period.
Without Vinícius Jr., Madrid lacked some of their usual width and directness. Rodrygo carried much of the creative burden, but Vigo’s defense stayed compact. Real Madrid knuckled down and dispatched the defensive duties with discipline, while the Celestial team looked to threaten on the break and from set pieces.
Celta Vigo showed Rafael Benítez’s imprint with a solid defensive shape, quick transitions, and a willingness to push forward when possible. The Celts produced eight shots to Madrid’s five, registered three on target to Madrid’s one, and posted a higher expected goals figure for the half, reflecting their attacking intent against the league leaders.
As the first half ended in a goalless draw, Madrid reacted with the substitutions and a renewed push that culminated in the late winner from Bellingham, sealing a tense victory for the visitors. The home side’s defensive organization and late chances kept the score tight, but Real Madrid’s focus and late-game execution proved decisive.
HALF-TIME SUMMARY: Real Madrid 0-0 Celta Vigo. Madrid’s early pressure yielded limited opportunities, while Vigo’s set-piece threats and counter moves kept the match balanced until the closing phases.
43′ A notable moment saw Aspas testing Madrid’s defense with a sharp attempt, but the shot drifted just wide of the post, keeping the game scoreless at that stage.
42′ A Beltrán pass found Bellingham, but an offside flag canceled Joselu Mato’s potential finish as Madrid prepared a late move in the half.
33′ Rodrygo’s run and shot pressure remained a constant threat as Madrid sought openings through the middle, with Beltrán and Núñez involved in robust challenges.
Early in the match, Vinícius Jr. left the field for treatment, and the tempo shifted as Madrid sought to maintain control in the absence of their breakthrough winger.
In summary, Real Madrid displayed resilience to secure a hard-fought win at Balaídos, with Bellingham’s late header the decisive moment that handed them the three points as the season’s early stakes began to crystallize.
Source: Goal