Real Madrid’s relentless pursuit of La Liga glory continued on Saturday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior emerged as the heroes for the Spanish giants, scoring crucial goals to secure the three points.
Mbappe, despite facing allegations of rape, showcased his brilliance on the pitch. The French striker opened the scoring with a stunning long-range effort, leaving Celta goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin helpless. Williot Swedberg equalized for the hosts, but Vinicius restored Madrid’s lead with a clinical finish.
Madrid’s victory was not without its challenges. Celta Vigo played with determination and created several scoring opportunities. However, Thibaut Courtois stood firm in goal, making crucial saves to deny the Galicians.
Carlo Ancelotti, Madrid’s manager, praised his team’s resilience. “I’m happy because we won after the international break, which is not always easy,” he said. “When they equalized, our changes gave new energy to the team, and it was a very important win.”
Ancelotti also highlighted the impact of Luka Modric, who came off the bench to provide the assist for Vinicius’s winning goal. “It’s a pleasure to coach Modric,” he said. “He’s a top professional and a great guy.”
The victory keeps Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The two giants will face off in the highly anticipated Clasico next weekend, which promises to be a pivotal moment in the title race.
