Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu, extending their La Liga lead to seven points.
The first half saw Vinicius Jr. capitalize on a rebound header from Antonio Rüdiger following a Luka Modric corner.
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The second half mirrored the first, with Rüdiger again supplying a headed assist for Vinicius Jr.’s second goal, albeit a deflection off the Celta Vigo goalkeeper.
A late flurry of goals sealed the win for Real Madrid. Carlos Domínguez turned a cross from Vinicius Jr. into his own net, before 19-year-old Arda Güler marked his sixth senior appearance with his first goal for the club.
Güler collected a pass from Dani Ceballos, skillfully rounded goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, and tapped the ball home in stoppage time.
The goal was reminiscent of Mesut Ozil’s first goal for Real and this was highlighted on social media by several accounts.
The Turkish international had been linked with a Real exit over recent weeks after struggling for playing time but Turkish-Football reported that he is happy at the Spanish giants and wants to fight for his place in the team.
The 19-year-old’s goal was met with met with delight from his teammates who gathered round the young midfielder to celebrate his milestone.
This emphatic victory solidifies Real Madrid’s position at the top of La Liga, while Güler’s debut goal marks a significant moment for the young Turkish talent.
