Real Madrid won their match against Celta Vigo in the Spanish La Liga last night with a score of 3-2, reducing the gap with Barcelona who are in first place. With this victory, Real Madrid now stands in second place in the table with 75 points from 34 matches played so far in the league. Barcelona, in first place, has 79 points, with both teams having four matches remaining.
Celta Vigo is in seventh place with 46 points. In the match played at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Arda Güler scored a goal in the 33rd minute to give Real Madrid the lead. And with six minutes left in the first half, Kylian Mbappé scored another goal from Jude Bellingham’s assist, increasing the gap between the two teams. Three minutes into the second half of the match, Mbappé scored another goal, changing the score to 3-0.
Celta Vigo improved their game in the second half of the match, posing a threat to Real Madrid’s goal. As such, in the 69th minute, Javi Rodríguez scored a goal, causing additional problems for Real Madrid. Celta Vigo’s second goal in this match was scored by substitute player Williot Swedberg in the 76th minute.
Two minutes after this goal, Celta Vigo’s Pablo Durán had a good opportunity to equalize the match. However, his dangerous attempt was saved by Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. As Real Madrid and Barcelona both strive to win the La Liga championship, if Barcelona wins in the match between the two teams next week, they will secure the league title. However, if Barcelona loses, Real Madrid’s chances of winning the league will increase significantly.
