Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Luka Modric as an "extraordinary professional" after the midfielder celebrated becoming the club's oldest-ever player by providing an assist in a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Saturday. Mbappé put Madrid ahead with a long-range strike in the 20th minute, only for Williot Swedberg to equalize in the 51st.

Real Madrid return to action tonight after the international break with an away tie against Celta Vigo in La Liga.Ahead of the tricky encounter, manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced the starting XI

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in each half to give Real Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Saturday.

Luka Modric was on the ball, scanning and planning, flowing through midfield. That liquid force, like rushing water. Modric was only 21, yet in the midst of a crowded, tense Euro 2008 qualifier between Croatia and Russia,

Carlo Ancelotti was clear on the decisive factor as Real Madrid sealed a 2-1 La Liga win at Celta Vigo.Los Blancos move level on points with league leaders Barcelona overnight with the Catalans in

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, centre, is congratulated by Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez, right and Vinicius Junior after scoring the opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer matc

Luka Modric became the oldest player to play for Real Madrid against Celta Vigo and made it a night to remember with a fine assist to Vinicius Jr.