Real Madrid Closes In on LaLiga Title After Hard-Fought Celta Vigo Win
Match Summary
Real Madrid maintained their LaLiga title hopes with a 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona with just two games left. The Merengues face a crucial clasico next weekend that could decide the championship.
First Half: Madrid Dominates
The first half was evenly contested, with both teams having chances but strong goalkeeping kept the scores level. Madrid broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute through Arda Güler, who fired a stunning shot into the top corner.
Kylian Mbappé doubled the lead just six minutes later with a brilliant solo goal, but Courtois had to be alert to prevent Celta from decreasing their deficit before halftime.
Second Half: Celta Fights Back
Mbappé extended Madrid’s lead early in the second half with a well-taken goal, but Celta pulled one back through Javi Rodríguez in the 69th minute. The Galicians made it a nervy finish when Williot Swedberg scored three minutes later.
The final minutes saw Celta pour forward in search of an equalizer, but Madrid held firm to secure three crucial points.
What’s Next?
The victory keeps Madrid’s faint La Liga title hopes alive as they face Barcelona in a decisive clasico next weekend.
Did you know?
Mbappé’s brace takes him to 23 league goals this season, just one behind leader Robert Lewandowski. He’ll have his sights set on closing that gap against Barcelona.
Pro Tip
Madrid’s midfield will need to be at their best against Barcelona to prevent the Blaugrana from dominating possession and dictating play.