REAL MADRID VS CELTO VIGO
Match Report: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo – La Liga 2024/25
In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu on May 4, 2025, Real Madrid edged out Celta Vigo 3-2, keeping their La Liga title hopes alive with just one matchday remaining. The victory propelled them to 85 points, narrowing the gap to four points behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the upcoming "El Clásico" .Reuters
🔥 Early Dominance and Mbappé's Brilliance
Real Madrid came out strong, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge. The French forward opened the scoring in the 21st minute, converting a precise lobbed assist from Jude Bellingham. Six minutes later, Mbappé doubled his tally, finishing off a through ball from Arda Güler, who had earlier opened the scoring with a left-footed shot following a short corner routine .Diario ASReuters
Mbappé's brace brought his season tally to 24 goals, keeping him in contention for the Pichichi Trophy. Arda Güler's performance was equally impressive, as the 19-year-old not only scored but also provided an assist, showcasing his growing influence in the team .Diario AS
⚽ Celta Vigo's Late Surge
Despite a commanding 3-0 lead, Real Madrid faced a tense finish as Celta Vigo mounted a late comeback. Javi Rodríguez pulled one back in the 69th minute, and Williot Swedberg added another in the 76th, setting up a nervy final quarter of the match. However, Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves, including a potential equalizer from Iago Aspas, to preserve the lead .ReutersDiario AS
🧤 Courtois' Crucial Saves
Thibaut Courtois was instrumental in securing the win, making several key saves to deny Celta Vigo's attackers. His performance solidified his candidacy for the Zamora Trophy, awarded to La Liga's best goalkeeper .Diario AS
🔄 Tactical Insights
Carlo Ancelotti's tactical setup was evident in the team's fluid attacking play. The combination of Bellingham's vision, Güler's creativity, and Mbappé's finishing prowess created constant threats for Celta Vigo's defense. However, the team's inability to maintain their three-goal advantage highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in managing game tempo and defensive stability .Diario AS+1Reuters+1
📊 Match Statistics
Statistic | Real Madrid | Celta Vigo |
---|---|---|
Possession (%) | 63 | 37 |
Shots on Target | 10 | 1 |
Total Shots | 16 | 4 |
Corners | 12 | 1 |
Pass Accuracy (%) | 92 | 83 |
🏁 Final Thoughts
Real Madrid's victory over Celta Vigo was a testament to their attacking prowess and resilience. With the title race still open, the upcoming "El Clásico" against Barcelona will be pivotal in determining the La Liga champion .Reuters
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