Kylian Mbappé scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo, narrowing the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona. The win sets up an exciting Clásico next weekend, with Madrid now just four points behind their rivals.

Güler’s Precision Strike Opens the Scoring

The match saw Real Madrid break the deadlock in the 33rd minute after a well-executed short corner. Arda Güler, with composure and precision, delivered a curling shot into the top corner. A slight deflection left Celta’s goalkeeper Vicente Guaita rooted to the spot, giving Madrid the advantage.

Mbappé Doubles the Lead with Ruthless Finishing

Just six minutes later, Mbappé doubled Real Madrid’s lead with a powerful shot that rocketed past Guaita. The goal came after a blistering counterattack, showcasing Madrid’s lethal attacking style.

Mbappé wasn’t done yet. Only three minutes into the second half, he found the back of the net again. This time, he latched onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Güler, calmly slotting the ball past Guaita with a left-footed finish.

Celta Vigo Fights Back, Narrowing the Margin

Celta Vigo was not ready to concede and responded in the 68th minute. Javi Rodriguez scored from close range after Real Madrid failed to clear a corner properly. The goal gave Celta renewed hope as they pushed for an equaliser.

The match took another twist in the 76th minute when Celta’s star Iago Aspas showcased his vision, delivering a brilliant pass to substitute Williot Swedberg, who calmly slotted it home to reduce Madrid’s lead to 3-2.

Dramatic Finale, But Madrid Holds On

Celta Vigo continued to press for an equaliser in the final stages of the match. A dramatic moment occurred two minutes after Swedberg’s goal when Pablo Duran nearly scored an equaliser. His shot, following another piece of brilliance from Aspas, slipped under Thibaut Courtois. However, the Madrid goalkeeper reacted quickly, preventing the ball from crossing the line.

With Celta applying heavy pressure, the final moments were filled with chances at both ends. However, Real Madrid kept their composure and managed to secure all three points.

The victory leaves Real Madrid in a strong position as they head into next Sunday’s crucial Clásico against Barcelona. A fifth consecutive win would bring them within a single point of their rivals with only three matches remaining in the season.

For Celta Vigo, the loss keeps them in seventh place, still fighting for a spot in European competition next season.

The match was a thrilling reminder of Real Madrid’s ability to withstand pressure and deliver when it matters most, while Celta Vigo’s spirited comeback effort came up just short. The La Liga title race is heating up, and all eyes will now be on the upcoming showdown between Spain’s two biggest clubs.