Real Madrid continued their relentless march towards the LaLiga title with a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday.
The victory extended Real’s lead at the top of the table to seven points, and they now need just four wins from their remaining seven games to secure their first league title since 2020.
Real were on top from the start against Celta, and they took the lead in the 21st minute when Vinicius Jr. fired home from close range for his 10th goal of the season.
Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita made a number of fine saves to keep his team in the game, but Real doubled their lead in the 79th minute when Antonio Rudiger’s towering header from a Luka Modric corner crashed against the crossbar and bounced into the net off the back of Celta goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.
Vinicius’s inch-perfect cross forced Celta defender Carlos Dominguez to inadvertently turn the ball into his own net in the 88th minute, allowing late substitute Arda Guler to seal the victory with a fourth goal deep into stoppage time.
Real’s victory was their fifth in a row in LaLiga, and they have now won 12 of their last 13 games in all competitions. They will be confident of extending their winning streak when they travel to Mallorca next weekend.
Celta, meanwhile, remain in a precarious position just one point above the relegation zone. They have now lost four of their last five games, and they will need to improve their form quickly if they want to avoid dropping down to the Segunda Division.
Player Performances
Vinicius Jr. was Real’s standout performer, scoring the opening goal and causing Celta’s defense all sorts of problems with his pace and trickery. Antonio Rudiger also impressed with his powerful header, while Arda Guler showed glimpses of his potential in his brief cameo.
Manager Quotes
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his team’s performance, saying: We played a very good game, we controlled the match from the beginning to the end. Our team created numerous scoring opportunities, and with better finishing, we could have extended our lead.
Celta Vigo manager Rafa Benitez was disappointed with his team’s performance, but he remained optimistic about their chances of avoiding relegation. Despite the disappointing defeat, we remain outside the relegation zone, said Benitez. We are naturally upset about the result, but we must quickly regroup and focus on our upcoming matches.
Conclusion
Real Madrid’s victory over Celta Vigo was a further demonstration of their dominance in LaLiga. The win extended their lead at the top of the table to seven points, and they look well on their way to securing their first league title since 2020.
Celta Vigo, meanwhile, remain in a precarious position just one point above the relegation zone. They will need to improve their form quickly if they want to avoid dropping down to the Segunda Division.
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