Euro round-up: Celta Vigo shock Atletico as Real get back to winning way

Celta Vigo stunned Atletico Madrid to bring the La Liga champions back down to earth after last week’s demolition of Real Madrid, winning 2-0 at Balaidos thanks to two second-half goals.

Euro round-up: Celta Vigo shock Atletico as Real get back to winning way

Nolito converted a hotly-contested penalty in the 58th minute and Fabian Orellana then sealed the points for the Galicians with a thumping drive.

The defeat means Diego Simeone’s side are in the same position as before their dream derby win — third in the Primera Division and seven points behind Carlo Ancelotti’s side — while Celta moved up to ninth.

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