Real Madrid’s draw against relegation-battling Celta Vigo highlights La Liga’s Sunday action.
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Real Madrid 2-2 Celta Vigo
Celta’s Santi Mina scored in 85th minute to give a depleted Celta Vigo a precious point at the Santiago Bernabeu, spoiling Eden Hazard’s return to Real Madrid’s lineup after a notable absence.
Madrid’s eighth draw of the season moves champions Barcelona just one point behind Zinedine Zidane’s side.
Returning from ankle injury that kept his out of action for three months, Hazard returned to the pitch in fine style, leading all players on the field in chances created with three and earning a penalty that Sergio Ramos converted to put Real Madrid ahead.
Hazard - and all of his flair - left the field in the 70th minute, granting Vinicius Junior the final 20 minutes of the match.
Ramos’ sixth goal of the season builded on Toni Kroos’ left-footed strike early in the latter half of the match. Real Madrid, more or less, were cruising against Celta, who had a goal to their name following Fyodor Smolov’s early opener.
Celta, who had arrived in Madrid in 18th place and had lost their last seven at the host’s home, were destined to do the unthinkable. Denis Suarez and Mina - both utilized as substitutes - paired up for the equalizer with five minutes to go, spoiling Hazard’s return.
Elsewhere in La Liga
Sevilla 2-2 Espanyol
Leganes 0-0 Real Betis
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Osasuna
