Celta de Vigo – Real Madrid: Real Madrid Continues Unbeaten 42 Matches Streak
In a thrilling encounter at the Balaídos Stadium, Celta de Vigo – Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak to an impressive 41 matches with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Celta De Vigo on October 19, 2024. The Real Madrid win keeps Carlo Ancelotti’s side level on points with LaLiga leaders Barcelona, intensifying the title race.
For a detailed review of the match, visit La Liga’s official match report on Celta de Vigo – Real Madrid.
Match Highlights
| Team | Player | Goal Time |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | Kylian Mbappe | 20′ |
| Celta Vigo | Williot Swedberg | 54′ |
| Real Madrid | Vinicius Junior | 89′ |
Key Performances
Vinicius Junior was the hero of the match, scoring the decisive goal and continuing his impressive run of being involved in at least one goal in each of his last six LaLiga games.
Luka Modric, who became Madrid’s oldest player in history, also made a significant impact with his backheel assist for the winning goal.
Implications
This victory keeps Real Madrid in second place in the LaLiga standings, level on points with Barcelona, and sets the stage for an exciting title race as the season progresses.
Match Summary
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for Real Madrid with a brilliant long-range strike in the 20th minute. Celta Vigo equalized shortly after halftime through Williot Swedberg‘s first-touch effort from a counter-attack. However, Real Madrid regained the lead in the dying minutes of the match when substitute Luka Modric backheeled to Vinicius Junior, who rounded the goalkeeper to score the winner.
Full-Time
With their unbeaten streak now at 42 matches, Real Madrid continues to demonstrate their resilience and determination to reclaim the LaLiga title. The team’s depth and experience, exemplified by players like Vinicius Junior and Captain Modric, will be crucial in the coming matches.
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