It also means Carlo Ancelotti has recorded 200 La Liga matches (143 wins, 33 draws and 24 losses) in charge of Madrid, and that his team have now gone 42 consecutive games without defeat in the competition, with the all-time record being Barcelona’s 43.

Luka Modric has become the oldest player to represent Real Madrid during their 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, making the occasion memorable with an assist.