Marco Asensio and Militao beat down a harmless Celta

Real Madrid is not afraid of the calendar, although Ancelotti would prefer to have everything measured, as happens to the white machinery on the field. Against Celta, the European hangover was offset by the effectiveness of men like Asensio, an outlaw converted into a fundamental figure in the white season on three fronts, where secondaries are essential.

The Spaniard, applauded in the temple of La Castellana, unleashed the Galician team with a goal on the brink of half-time and in the restart served a cross for a 2-0 draw that narrowed the seams of LaLiga (eight points with Barça) and maintains the competitive rhythm of the European champion.

Five Ancelotti changes

The Madrid triumphant sequence is such that the ordinary fan arrives at the Bernabéu with a sequence of highlights in his head. He imagines that as soon as the game begins, he will begin to discount what he has paid for tickets that in Spanish football are, at least, a good concert. But the hectic adventure of Madrid in three competitions forces us to wait. Ancelotti introduced five changes with respect to the victory in London.

The plunger of the @real Madrid 💥 GOAL OF @marcoasensio10!#LaLigaEnDAZN ⚽ pic.twitter.com/D46BRHLRUb

— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) April 22, 2023

With Nacho on the wing, Rüdiger in the center of defense, Tchouaméni and Ceballos in the middle; and Asensio in the attacking hat-trick. Opposite, a Celta with important losses in defense such as Mingueza, Hugo Mallo and Aidoo, which forced Carvalhal to reformulate his proposal, although it was really harmless. Madrid won without ruffling their hair on a pitch, that of the Bernabéu, which is in a sorry state.

White domain until exhausted

Because Real Madrid, as has been happening even in the great European dances, the first time slot serves as an alarm clock, just like its fans, who in LaLiga always lose decibels with the visiting sector. He dominated possession and overwhelmed Celta by the white team. However, the team from Vigo was freed from the gag under the baton of Gabri Veiga, one of the great objects of Madrid’s desire, but who seems to have counted the hours in Spain, with the Premier, and specifically the City, marking him iron.

Kevin, Tapia. Tapia, Kevin. The first part ended up becoming a reform company where the sky blue defenders tried to chase the ball that they only managed to keep for one phase. Benzema attempted an unusual ‘panenka’ style free kick. Ceballos got to the bottom line. Camavinga exhibited muscle.

They were calls for a first goal that ended up reaching the brink of half-time after a recovery by the Frenchman who devoured the field to serve Ceballos, who gave a great pass to Vinicius. The winger gave a back pass that Asensio finished off with his left foot. His shot went into the back of the net with the help of Javi Galán. Real Madrid danced a precise muiñeira to put the wind in their favor.

The military factor

The big problem with Asensio has always been one of expectations. Both their own and those of others. However, he seems to have finally become the 12th player that Real Madrid needs. An assumption of roles that he defends in all competitions. His eight goals in 2023 make him the Spanish player who has scored the most goals in the five major European leagues.

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For Celta it was essential not to suffer an intimidating haemorrhage. Iván Villar blocked a header from Benzema at close range, while he suffered watching Vinicius flaunt his dribbling, demanding the maximum from the multiple brands that were chasing him. No matter how repeated it is less true that Real Madrid can only be knocked down by geniuses (as happened with Chukwueze).

UNSTOPPABLE@edermilitao scores with a spectacular header and gives more advantage to @real Madrid #LaLigaEnDAZN ⚽ pic.twitter.com/ccYEJgJkgX

— DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) April 22, 2023

Celta had several in their ranks, but ceased in their duties. Aspas, courageous and stubborn as he is, had the last great occasion in his boots. However, he reinforced the one that was missing: Thibaut Courtois, another element of the white fortress. With the weapons handed in by the visitors, the Bernabéu devoted themselves to chanting Ancelotti, Ceballos, Modric… Anyone was a reason for adulation in a team that roams freely, despite the calendar and a pitch that for the that he does have reason to complain.