Kroos earns late win for Real

Toni Kroos’ late winner ensured Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to the new season with a 2-1 home victory over battling Celta Vigo.

But the under-strength hosts were made to work hard for their three points after Alvaro Morata’s opening goal on the hour was cancelled out by Fabian Orellana’s 67th minute equaliser.

Madrid went into this game without several star names, including keeper Keylor Navas, together with attacking trio Isco, Karim Benzama and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Celta Vigo began brightly and Daniel Wass twice tried his luck in quick succession, the first time seeing a shot blocked and then producing a routine save from Kiko Casilla.

Real Madrid struggled to get going in the early exchanges and had to wait until just before the half hour to create their first real opening as Luka Modric saw his 25-yard shot hit the crossbar.

The former Tottenham midfielder was denied by a …

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