CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – Real Madrid win at Celtic Glasgow (0-3) but lose Karim Benzema to injury – Eurosport FR

Real Madrid ended up making a big difference. This Tuesday evening, the Merengue won on the lawn of Celtic (0-3), during the first day of the group stage of the Champions League. At Celtic Park in Glasgow, it took until the second half to see the people of Madrid take off, at the level of the scoreboard, thanks to Vinicius Junior (56th), Luka Modric (60th) and Eden Hazard (77th). In Group F, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are second behind Shakhtar, who easily beat RB Leipzig (1-4). Celtic brings up the rear in this ranking.Champions LeagueNo plan B at KB: No understudy and big problem for Benzema?A DAY AGOThe evening could have been perfect. But the premature exit of Karim Benzema, half an hour into the game, for a problem with his right knee prevented him from doing so. In the absence of the Habs, it was Vinicius Junior who took responsibility, opening the scoring with a flat right foot (56th, 0-1). The Brazilian, who had previously come up against Joe Hart twice (43rd, 45th+3), scored in four consecutive matches in all competitions (four goals) for the first time with Real Madrid (176 matches). Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)Credit: Getty ImagesHazard doubly decisiveIn the process, it was then Luka Modric, for his 100th in the Champions League with his club, who imitated him, to quickly break a curled outside right ( 60th, 0-2). Replacing Benzema and decisive passer on this second goal, Eden Hazard then turned into a scorer. The Belgian international was able to resume, at close range, a good serve back and in a touch from Dani Carvajal (77th, 0-3). At the end of the match, Marco Asensio, also entered during the game, could not bring his stone to the building (88th). meet. Despite possession of the ball in their favor (65%), the defending champions proved fragile defensively, even leaving plenty of space fairly quickly.Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)Credit: Getty ImagesCourtois saved by his postSome of Ange’s proteges Postecoglou almost took advantage of it. But Thibaut Courtois had every intention of keeping his clean sheet, he who intervened in front of Liel Abada (13th), Reo Hatate (20th), Daizen Maeda (47th) as well as Sead Haksabanovic (86th). Success was also on his side, when his right post repelled a powerful attempt by local captain Callum McGregor (21st). prestigious competition, for the first time in five years. On arrival, realism was therefore lacking in Celtic, which will certainly have its part to play in this group. For its part, Real Madrid can calmly consider this new European campaign. While obviously hoping not to be deprived of his star striker for too long. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), head down against Celtic in C1 – 06/09/2022Credit: Getty ImagesLigaAncelotti and the Benzema case: “We are not going to kill him “09/03/2022 At 18:33LigaLe Real in great shape before the C103/09/2022 At 16:12