Real Madrid Edge Celta Vigo 3-2 in La Liga Thriller
Real Madrid secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu to stay four points behind Barcelona in the La Liga race. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, bringing his season tally to 24 goals, while Arda Guler added another. Despite late goals from Sotelo and Swedberg, Madrid held on.
Real Madrid secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu to stay four points behind Barcelona in the La Liga race. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, bringing his season tally to 24 goals, while Arda Guler added another. Despite late goals from Sotelo and Swedberg, Madrid held on.
When the final whistle blew at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid edged past Celta Vigo 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga clash on May 4, 2025. The hosts took early control with a stunning 33rd-minute goal from Arda Guler, followed by a quick brace from Kylian Mbappe, who scored in the 39th and 48th minutes, taking his season tally to 24 goals, just one behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in the race for the Pichichi award.
Madrid looked comfortable with a 3-0 lead, but Celta Vigo mounted a strong comeback. Hugo Sotelo pulled one back in the 69th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse during a corner. The pressure intensified when Swedberg scored in the 76th minute after a slick assist from Iago Aspas, reducing the gap to one goal. Despite late scares, including a missed volley from Mbappe and a few close chances by Celta, Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves to preserve Madrid’s lead.
The win allowed Real Madrid to maintain a four-point gap behind league leaders Barcelona in the ongoing title race. The match featured a dynamic midfield, sharp counterattacks, and a tense finish, showing both teams' attacking intent. Mbappe’s impact and Courtois' late heroics were key to securing all three points.
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