Real Madrid’s first Champions League tie of the season, which starts the defence of their crown, is following much the same pattern as the rest of their matches have this season. Los Blancos were very much in a game for the majority of the match, but eventually their firepower has proved too much.
Save for an exceptional comeback in the closing minutes from Celtic, it should be enough for three points in Glasgow. There were concerns early on for Carlo Ancelotti after Karim Benzema limped off.
Early in the second period Real Madrid took control though, opening the scoring first through Vinicius Junior after a brilliant assist from Fede Valverde. Luka Modric took less than four minutes to then double their lead, following an outside of the boot finish.
Eden Hazard, who had come on for Benzema, was involved in both of those goals and with about 15 minutes remaining, got on the scoresheet himself. After a 33-pass move, the Belgian was on hand to finish from close range.
Eden Hazard scores his first UCL goal from open play in 5 years. 👏 pic.twitter.com/tpwca3oaHt
— UCL on Paramount+ ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 6, 2022
Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid
Goal Eden Hazard 🐐 pic.twitter.com/DP12ddS43k
— Fast GøaIs. (@iF29s) September 6, 2022
Great to see Hazard back in form. Wish him the best (except against Betis) while Benzema heals.
Hazard in form? Bruh are you serious? He had 0 dribbles, 5 lost balls, one huge open goal miss, 1 created quality chance that Vinicius unfortunately missed and what, 2 shots?
That tapin was literally un-missable. Im glad we won too but… Lets be real people, vs. this type of team he should have been dominant. He was barely visible.
I pray to God there is nothing wrong with Benzemas knee.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot that huge chance he had in 40th min when he was practically alone with keeper but somewhat miraculously tripped over his own leg.
Were gonna need plenty more than that.
uuuum I think he will be fine soon I guess there is nothing serious about his knee but thanks to hazard for his display today , I think he needs some more minutes