Reuters
Madrid, August 28: A late goal by Germany mid-fielder Toni Kroos sealed a close victory for Real Madrid as the Spanish giants defeated an impressive Celta Vigo side 2-1 to win their first home La Liga game of the campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu, Saturday.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid were held to a goalless draw at newcomers Leganes and already trail Real by four points while champions Barcelona visit Athletic Bilbao Sunday.
Alvaro Morata scored his first goal for Real since returning from Juventus to break the deadlock on the hour before Fabian Orellana levelled for Celta in the 67th minute.
Kroos then finished off substitute James Rodriguez’s cut- back with a low drive from the edge of the area in the 81st minute, giving his side six points from their two league matches.
Croatian Luka Modric slipped a pass to Marco Asensio and the winger was thwarted by Alvarez, only for Morata to ram the loose ball into the net.
Meanwhile, the return of prolific striker Antoine Griezmann could not help Atletico break down Leganes.
Atletico were involved in a thrilling three-pronged title race until the penultimate week of last season but have drawn both opening games against promoted sides, failing to win their first two matches for the first time under coach Diego Simeone.
