Mbappe’s brace helped Real secure a crucial victory, showcasing his immense skill and leadership. His two goals were key to Real Madrid’s hard-fought win, keeping them in contention at the top of the table with a vital three points.
Real Madrid Stay in Title Race with 3-2 Victory Over Celta Vigo
Real Madrid secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo at home, keeping their hopes of winning the Spanish La Liga title alive. Despite Barcelona’s lead, Real Madrid’s hard-fought win on Sunday (May 4) ensures they remain just four points behind their arch-rivals. (More Sports News)
Key Moments in the Match
In a tense match at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real took control early, showcasing their attacking strength. The victory saw Kylian Mbappe score a brace and young Turkish star Arda Guler netting a goal. These contributions helped Carlo Ancelotti’s men stay in the race for the league title.
With 75 points from 34 matches, Real are still four points behind Barcelona, who have 79 points after a draw. The La Liga title could come down to the final match between the two teams next week, with both sides having just four more matches to play.
Real Madrid’s Early Lead: Guler and Mbappe Score Against Celta Vigo
The match began with Real Madrid controlling the pace. In the 33rd minute, Arda Guler opened the scoring with a powerful shot from outside the box. He played a quick combination with Lucas Vazquez before sending the ball into the back of the net. Guler’s skillful play gave Real Madrid the early advantage.
Six minutes later, Kylian Mbappe doubled the lead. A brilliant pass from Jude Bellingham found Mbappe, who took a controlled touch before firing a powerful shot past the Celta Vigo goalkeeper. Mbappe’s goal was his 23rd of the season, further cementing his status as one of La Liga’s top strikers.
Mbappe Scores Again to Make It 3-0
At the start of the second half, Mbappe added his second goal, sealing Real Madrid’s lead at 3-0. Arda Guler, who had already scored earlier, provided the assist. Mbappe’s clinical finish marked his 24th La Liga goal of the season, bringing him even closer to top scorer Robert Lewandowski, who has 25 goals.
Real Madrid seemed to be in full control, with the game looking like it would end in a comfortable victory. However, Celta Vigo had other plans and mounted a strong comeback in the final stages.
Celta Vigo’s Late Push
Despite Real Madrid’s dominance throughout most of the game, Celta Vigo fought back in the final 20 minutes. The visitors found the net in the 69th minute, with Xavi Rodriguez pulling one goal back. Just seven minutes later, Williot Swedberg scored another goal for Celta Vigo, bringing the score to 3-2.
The last few minutes of the match were filled with tension as Celta Vigo pushed for an equalizer, but Real Madrid held firm and managed to secure all three points. The win kept their La Liga title dreams alive, but they will need to maintain this form in their final matches to keep pressure on Barcelona.
Post-Match Reactions
After the match, Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde spoke to Real Madrid TV, emphasizing the importance of winning. “The most important thing is to win,” said Valverde. “We played well in the first half. But in the second half, we lost a bit of rhythm. They took advantage of that and put us in danger.”
Looking Ahead
With just a few matches left, Real Madrid will be looking to close the gap on Barcelona, who are currently leading the league. The next El Clasico will be crucial, and both teams will be aiming to secure the victory that could decide the title.
As the La Liga season reaches its final stages, Real Madrid will be hoping that their attacking strength, led by Mbappe, can continue to carry them forward. The outcome of the title race could well depend on the result of the upcoming El Clasico.
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