Real Madrid returned to success in La Liga after two consecutive draws, beating the precarious Celta Vigo 4-0 and thus maintaining a seven-point lead in the standings over second-placed Girona and eight over Barcelona.
Despite the absence of Bellingham, who was suspended, Carlo Ancelotti's team was able to count once again on Vinicius Junior to bring home the three points.
The Brazilian scored in the 21st minute of the first half by returning the ball blocked by the visiting goalkeeper following Ruediger's header, but the Madrid team had to wait almost an hour before securing the result and thanks to two own goals, one from goalkeeper Guaita - who is also one of the best among his team - and another from Dominguez.
Then came the 4-0 in added time scored by 19-year-old Arda Guler, his first goal with the merengue shirt
In the first match, Barcelona beat Mallorca 1-0 with a goal from Yamal.
The Catalans will face Napoli this week for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
However, the three points were not easy to win, both due to Gundogan's error from the spot in the first half and the resistance of the guests, who only surrendered to a goal by 16-year-old Yamal assisted by Lewandowski in the 28th minute of the second half. , who came on in the 60th minute.
Xavi has in fact carried out a moderate turnover, also taking into account the many injured players, a list to which Raphinha could be added, who took a strong blow during the penalty and came off before the break.
RANKING CALENDAR
Barcelona-Mallorca 1-0
Valencia-Getafe 1-0
Cadiz-Atletico 2-0
Granada-Real Sociedad 2-3
Girona-Osasuna 2-0
Alaves-Vallecano 1-0
Las Palmas-Athletic 0-2
Real Madrid-Celta 4- 0
Betis-Villarreal.
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