Victory in Balaídos

Real Madrid defeated Celta in Balaídos, securing three crucial points in the race for the League. Arbeloa’s team took the lead in the first half through a goal by Tchouameni, but Borja Iglesias leveled the score in the 25th minute. In the final minute of the match, Valverde secured the victory with a shot from outside the box that deflected off Marcos Alonso, marking Madrid’s 20th win in the competition.

The hosts threatened in the sixth minute through Borja Iglesias, who tested Courtois with a low left-footed shot from the edge of the box that the Belgian goalkeeper expertly saved. Our team responded, and after Vini Jr. hit the post, the first Madrid goal arrived. In the 11th minute, Trent took a short corner to Arda Güler, who delivered a precise pass to the edge of the box for Tchouameni. The Frenchman struck a perfect right-footed shot past Radu to make it 0-1.

Celta equalized in the 25th minute when Borja Iglesias finished a cross from Williot in the area. The madridistas controlled possession, but the opposing defense limited dangerous opportunities. Before halftime, Courtois prevented Celta from taking the lead by skillfully saving a close-range effort from Williot in the box.

Real Madrid persists
In the second half, the madridistas continued to dominate, though clear chances were scarce. Vini Jr. had the first opportunity in the 67th minute with a long-range shot that ended up in Radu’s hands. In the 71st minute, a corner kick by Madrid was cleared by Jutglá using his hand inside the box. Referee Díaz de Mera, after consulting VAR, reviewed the incident on the monitor; however, he did not award a penalty but instead called a prior foul by Palacios on Moriba. Shortly after, Aspas nearly made it 2-1 with a shot that struck the post.

Valverde decides
Despite the challenges, Real Madrid never gives up, and once again they proved it. In stoppage time, Valverde found himself with the ball at the edge of the box, unleashed a powerful strike, and, after deflecting off Marcos Alonso, the ball found the net to seal Madrid’s victory (1-2). Three more points for our team, who remain in the fight for the League.

 

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