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Bale, Isco score as Real Madrid win on Zidane’s return
It was a winning start for manager Zinedine Zidane on his return to Real Madrid as his side beat Celta Vigo 2-0.
Goals by Gareth Bale and Isco gave Zidane a winning start on his return to the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Isco, out of favour under previous coach Santiago Solari, made it 1-0 when he tapped in striker Karim Benzema’s low cross from close range.
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Wales forward Bale scored the second goal in the 77th minutes after when his low shot went in off the post.
Real are now two points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Atletico will take on Athletic Bilbao, while league leaders Barcelona travel to Real Betis on Sunday
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