Unstoppable: Modric shines with a great goal and seals the 2-1 victory for Real Madrid against Celta.

Luka Modric showed up in the most complex moment of Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo for Carlo Ancelotti's team. The team coached by Eduardo Coudet did enough to take the lead, but individual brilliance made the difference as the Croatian scored a great goal for the 2-1 at Abanca Balaídos stadium.

The Galicians managed to equalize thanks to a penalty scored by Iago Aspas (Karim Benzema scored the 1-0 through the same means). After the home team's goal, Thibaut Courtois had more activity. However, accuracy and the intervention of the Belgian goalkeeper were key to keep the score unchanged.

Near the end of the first half, Real Madrid advanced on the left side with David Alaba. From three quarters of the field, the Austrian defender looked up to find the former Tottenham player free from marking and with space to approach the goal of the sky blues.

Just as he received the lob, 'Lukita' advanced and made a move to get rid of Renato Tapia's marking. Modric continued parallel to the goalposts and, despite Joseph Aidoo's attempt to block him, the Croatian shot accurately to send the ball over the second post of goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín. Thanks to that remarkable finish, Real Madrid took a 2-1 lead at Celta's stadium.

Real Madrid vs. Celta de Vigo: preview

Without Casemiro, the Madrid team continues the starting lineup. The Brazilian midfielder has already expressed his desire to leave. Thus, the merengues must accept Manchester United's proposal which, from an economic point of view, will benefit everyone. Meanwhile, from a sporting perspective, Carlo Ancelotti must find solutions, which will expedite Aurélien Tchouaméin's adaptation.

In fact, the French midfielder made his debut in the victory against Almería, but it was evident that he needs more minutes to fill Casemiro's boots. Apart from that, the Real Madrid coach must start Luka Modric. Without Toni Kroos, there are several candidates to enter the midfield: Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, or Federico Valverde, a few meters behind.

On the other hand, Celta de Vigo dropped two points in the closing stages of the match against Espanyol. Óscar Mingueza committed a penalty that resulted in the visitors' equalizer. With that frustration, coach Eduardo Coudet is preparing changes and the novelty would be the inclusion of Peruvian Renato Tapia, with Fran Beltrán moving a few meters forward. Upfront, Iago Aspas hopes to continue his good form.