Real Madrid Extends Winning Streak With Victory Over Celta Vigo

‎Real Madrid continued their impressive winning streak by claiming a narrow 3-2 victory over RC Celta de Vigo.

‎This win marks their fourth successive league triumph, a crucial step as they maintain their pursuit of the La Liga title ahead of what promises to be a monumental showdown with arch-rivals Barcelona next weekend.

‎Energetic Start

‎The match kicked off with high energy from both sides, eager to establish dominance early on. Celta Vigo tested the Madrid defense early, with Marcos Alonso forcing Thibaut Courtois into a strong save with a well-placed header.

‎Meanwhile, Real Madrid looked composed, controlling possession and probing for openings. Their persistence paid off just past the 30-minute mark when young star Arda Güler delivered a stunning shot into the top corner of the net.

‎The goal came after a slight deflection off Alonso, which added a bit of luck but, more importantly.

‎Madrid Seals the Game Before Half-Time

‎Just six minutes after opening the scoring, Los Blancos doubled their lead. Courtois made a pivotal save, initiating a quick breakaway. Kylian Mbappé demonstrated his clinical finishing, slipping the ball beyond Vicente Guaita to give Madrid a commanding 2-0 advantage.

‎Following the restart, Madrid appeared determined to consolidate their lead. Their efforts bore fruit when Güler again played a pivotal role, threading a through ball to Mbappé, who expertly rolled it into the net.

‎This third goal seemed to put the game beyond reach for Celta Vigo, leaving Madrid on the cusp of a comfortable victory.

‎Celta Vigo Resilience Sparks a Late Fightback

‎However, football often delivers surprises, and this match was no exception. Celta Vigo demonstrated resilience, scoring their first goal through Javi Rodríguez, who converted a close-range finish with just over 20 minutes remaining.

‎Their momentum continued when veteran Iago Aspas found Williot Swedberg, whose perfectly timed run allowed him to score and reduce the deficit further.

‎With the score at 3-2, the game was finely poised, and Celta Vigo sensed a chance for an unlikely comeback.

‎Narrow Escape for Madrid

‎The final moments saw Madrid nearly concede an equalizer when Pablo Duran broke through on goal. His shot managed to squirm under Courtois but stopped agonizingly short of crossing the line a moment of luck for the reigning champions.

‎Despite Celta Vigo’s relentless attack, Madrid held firm and secured the victory.

‎This result extends Celta’s challenging streak against Madrid, as they have now failed to record an H2H win since January 2017 (a record of three draws and 16 losses).

‎Nonetheless, the seventh-place standing offers hope for European qualification, especially if they can maintain their form and fend off challengers in the final weeks of the season.

‎Next Week’s El Clásico

‎For Real Madrid, the victory keeps their La Liga aspirations alive as they close the gap to league leaders Barcelona to just four points with only four games remaining. The upcoming weekend’s clash between the two giants, El Clásico, is therefore destined to be a title-defining fixture.