Celta

2.92

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  10

  0

  3.00

  Javi Varas

  The keeper made a number of outstanding saves during the first half to keep Madrid at bay. Benzema, Marcelo and Callejon were all thwarted by Varas but his poor clearance lead to the opener and a bad challenge conceded a penalty from which the second was scored.

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  2

  3

  2.50

  Roberto Lago

  A disappointing night from the left-back as he allowed the visitors to get past him time and again. He was one step off the pace and looked outclassed up against such esteemed opposition.

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  0

  2

  3.50

  Andres Tuñez Arceo

  Began the game well, orchestrating his team's high defensive line effectively. He did well to keep things watertight through the middle for his team and was largely to thank for his side's great start.

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  0

  2

  3.00

  Vadim Demidov

  Started the game impressively but struggled to cope with the Madrid onslaught that followed. He was thoroughly tested but did manage to make some impressive challenges to keep the visitors at bay.

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  2

  2

  3.00

  Johny

  The right-back was targeted repeatedly but seemed to learn from his earlier errors. His defending limited Madrid's supply from the left and he did not neglect his post which kept his team tight at the back.

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  0

  2

  3.00

  Oubiña

  Screened his defence impressively and did not allow Real Madrid to completely pull apart his back four. His cover was valuable but he did not think positively enough when his side remained in with a chance of a result.

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  0

  1

  2.50

  Alex López

  A well-executed volley almost gave his side a 10th-minute lead but Diego Lopez managed to keep it out. However, he failed to continue to such a standard and was overrun in the middle of the park.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Augusto Fernández

  The Argentine found it difficult to get the better of Marcelo on the night. His involvement on the right was minimal but for a bright run that enabled him to supply the cross for Aspas to net the equaliser.

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  4

  1

  4.00

  Iago Aspas

  Proved he was going to be a real handful as he forced Diego Lopez into his first save with just 15 seconds on the clock. He got a somewhat fortuitous goal but he deserved it for calling the keeper into action frequently.

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  1

  1

  3.00

  De Lucas

  The former Chelsea man struggled to get involved in the action throughout. He tracked back regularly, perhaps more than he would have liked, but almost grabbed a goal with a well-struck free kick in the first half.

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  2

  2

  3.00

  Michael Krohn-Dehli

  A tricky performance from the Dane as he looked extremely confident on the ball. He put some brilliant crosses into the box but unfortunately for Celta his team-mates could not capitalise. He could perhaps have got more shots away himself, though.

Substitutions

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  3

  2

  2.50

  Danijel Pranjic

  Came on for Alex Lopez in the 56th minute but struggled to get into the thick of the action and supply his team with some more creativity.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Bermejo

  Replaced De Lucas just after the hour mark but did not see enough of the ball in attack to make his mark on the game.

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  2

  1

  Chu-Young Park

  A late replacement for Krohn-Dehli, Park almost netted a late equaliser but his header came back off the bar.

Real Madrid

3.14

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  12

  3

  3.50

  Diego López Rodríguez

  A few top saves early in the game proved to be crucial as he stopped Madrid from going behind. He commanded his area well and always positioned himself in the correct areas to ensure he was in total control.

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  5

  4

  3.00

  Pepe

  Not one of his best performances in a Madrid shirt as Aspas' pace and movement caused him no end of trouble. However, when it came to facing up to the attacker he regularly came out on top with cool and composed tackles.

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  7

  3

  3.00

  Marcelo

  The Brazilian made some crucial challenges during the early exchanges, limiting the effectiveness of Celta down his flank. He pushed on as much as possible to aid him team was only denied a goal by a brilliant Varas stop.

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  3

  8

  3.00

  Raúl Albiol Tortajada

  His inability to clear a long ball offered Aspas a chance after just 15 seconds and that set the tone for the start. He then missed a glorious chance later in the half but atoned for that error with a brilliant clearance in the second.

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  8

  1

  3.50

  Sami Khedira

  The Germany international had a relatively decent game, the highlight of which was a great pass that put Marcelo in on goal. He linked well with the attackers but was withdrawn at half-time.

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  14

  5

  3.50

  Mesut Özil

  Helped inspire his side after a slow start with a number of coruscating runs from deep. Celta struggled to pick him up as he drifted across the field to great effect, however his final pass was not quite there.

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  3

  4

  3.00

  Michael Essien

  An average performance at full-back as he failed to get forward to support the attacks, instead wandering across the pitch somewhat aimlessly. Defensively, he did not actually let much get by him and was largely resolute.

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  10

  5

  3.00

  Luka Modric

  The Croatian showed his quality from set pieces as his delivery was consistently impressive. He made a few good passes from deep but never really unlocked the stout Celta defence.

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  0

  9

  2.50

  Callejón Flop of the Match

  Was unable to get involved in the action throughout the game. He was largely underused on the right flank but did not go in search of the ball either. He had one great chance to find the net but Varas was equal to it.

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  19

  5

  4.00

  Cristiano Ronaldo Top of the Match

  The Portuguese took a while to get into the game, but rattled the bar with a good header in the first half. He found the net with a simple finish soon after the break and added a second from the spot.

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  6

  3

  3.00

  Karim Benzema

  It proved not to be the striker's night as despite some impressive movement he could not get the better of Javi Varas. He was thwarted by the keeper on three separate occasions before being withdrawn.

Substitutions

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  22

  1

  3.50

  Kaká

  The Brazilian was impressive after coming on for Callejon in the 66th minute. His brilliant run led to the penalty that ultimately proved decisive.

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  9

  1

  3.00

  Xabi Alonso

  Made his side instantly more dangerous after replacing Khedira at half-time, as his raking passes stretched the Celta defence.

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  2

  8

  2.50

  Gonzalo Higuaín

  Replaced Benzema in the 66th minute but fared no better in front of goal. He missed two glorious chances late on to close out the result.