On Sunday, Kylian Mbappé scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a dramatic 3-2 victory against Celta Vigo in La Liga, keeping the defending champions four points behind leaders Barcelona. Despite a late Celta comeback, Madrid’s resilience sets the stage for a crucial Clásico next weekend.
Real Madrid, plagued by defensive injuries, leaned on Mbappé’s brilliance to secure the win at Santiago Bernabeu. Arda Güler opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a curled strike, followed by Mbappé’s rapid breakaway goal in the 39th minute and a second in the 48th, bringing his season tally to 24 goals. Celta fought back with goals from Javier Rodríguez and Williot Swedberg, but Madrid held firm. Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted, “We suffered, but it’s a nice victory.”
💪 ¡Victoria y seguimos luchando por @LaLiga!
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 4, 2025The win keeps Madrid in second place, trailing Barcelona ahead of the Clasico, which midfielder Fede Valverde called “the last chance to win La Liga.” Celta, seventh, remains in contention for European qualification.
Real Betis clinched a 2-1 win at Espanyol with a 91st-minute goal from Antony, staying one point behind Villarreal for the fifth Champions League spot. Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad played out a goalless draw in a Basque derby, with Bilbao holding fourth place.
🏁 @RealMadrid 3-2 @RCCelta
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⚽ 39' @KMbappe
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⚽ 69' Javi Rodríguez
⚽ 76' Williot
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 4, 2025Kylian Mbappé’s double strike powered Real Madrid to a thrilling 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, maintaining their La Liga title hopes. As the Clasico looms, Madrid’s grit and Mbappé’s flair keep them in the chase. With Betis and Bilbao also shining, La Liga’s drama captivates fans.
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