Real Madrid: 3 keys to victory against Celta Vigo on LaLiga’s Matchday 4

3. Real Madrid must score first and control the match

Against Celta, scoring first is a vital key. One of their key strengths is that they hold on to a lead very well. They are a diligently defending side and that is why Real Madrid should look to score first in the match and gain a little control of the game. There is a fair chance of the same happening, we have seen how eventful this International Break has been for some Madridistas and especially for the ones who needed some quality time on the pitch.

Firstly, Fede Valverde had a few great outings including a goal. It would be important to the young man who had below-the-radar displays in the league so far. The same goes for Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard who both shined in their National colors. And, Karim Benzema has been doing the same. Putting on some world-class linkups with Antoinne Griezmann. All of these need to start off well.

There have been instances where players have a brilliant break and then due to change in systems, struggle to adapt in the resumption match. Don Carlo needs to make sure that isn’t the case here. A slip-up against Celta, an opposition Real would be expected to get past easily, could weigh heavy later on.

The reported returns of Nacho and Luka Modric are undoubtedly positive and uplifting. The central defense could see Nacho and Alaba working together. And having Modric back assures that Real Madrid would be running the match on their conditions and not Celta’s. The most vital key, therefore, is to score first and gain control of the game, add to the lead if possible, and put the game to bed with some diligent defending.