Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid result, score: Modric, Vinicius, Benzema on the mark in big road win

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Casemiro is gone, but it's the same old Real Madrid. 

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 The defending La Liga champions were ruthless in Vigo, torching the local side 4-1 for their second straight road victory to start the new league season.

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After the two sides exchanged penalty kicks awarded for nearly identical hand balls,

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Luka Modric scored a highlight-reel goal just before the break on a shot from outside

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the box that found the top right corner. It was a goal that gave the champs a 2-1 lead and they never looked back.

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In the second half, goals by Vinicius Jr. and Fede Valverde in transition rounded out the scoring.

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And Real Madrid could've added another, but Karim Benzema handed a penalty kick to teammate Eden Hazard, and the Belgian's attempt was saved by Celta's 'keeper.

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After Casemiro's transfer to Manchester United, manager Carlo Ancelotti handed the Brazilian's usual central midfield slot to recent $88 million acquisition Aurelien Tchouameni, 

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and the team didn't miss a beat. The 22-year-old Frenchman played with personality and rarely set a foot wrong.

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