Mbappe and Vinicius lead Real Madrid to victory over Celta

Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 win against Celta de Vigo on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior finding the back of the net. The victory ensures that Los Blancos remain level on points with La Liga leaders FC Barcelona, keeping the title race wide open.

Mbappé's stunning strike sets the tone

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a spectacular long-range strike. The French forward unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that left Celta de Vigo's goalkeeper with no chance. It was a moment of brilliance that showcased why Mbappé is considered one of the most dangerous attackers in world football.

Celta de Vigo responds, but Real Madrid’s quality prevails

Celta de Vigo, who had been playing well throughout the match, managed to find an equalizer shortly after halftime. Williot Swedberg scored for the home side, leveling the game and giving the Celta fans hope of a positive result. However, the hosts struggled to capitalize further, and Real Madrid's individual quality made the difference as the match progressed.

Vinícius Júnior seals the win with a clinical finish

The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Real Madrid took the lead again. Luka Modric, with a trademark pass, set up Vinícius Júnior for a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper. The Brazilian forward remained calm under pressure, slotting the ball into the net to make it 2-1. Vinícius' goal, combined with Mbappé’s earlier strike, proved too much for Celta de Vigo to overcome.

Title race intensifies

With this victory, Real Madrid stays neck and neck with Barcelona, who will face Sevilla on Sunday. Both teams are level on points, but Barcelona holds a slight advantage with a superior goal difference and a game in hand. As the season progresses, every point becomes crucial in what is shaping up to be a thrilling title race between Spain’s top two clubs. Real Madrid’s win over Celta de Vigo underscores their resilience and attacking firepower, led by the dynamic duo of Mbappé and Vinícius. The focus now shifts to Barcelona’s upcoming match, as Los Blancos hope to maintain the pressure on their fierce rivals.