Real Madrid Snatch Late Victory Over Celta Vigo in LaLiga Clash
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo on Thursday, March 6, 2026, in a LaLiga Matchday 27 encounter at Balaídos Stadium in Vigo, Spain. The late goal keeps Real Madrid firmly in the title race, trailing Barcelona in the league standings.
Fede Valverde proved to be the hero for Los Blancos, scoring the winning goal in stoppage time – a powerful strike from outside the box to make it 2-1. Earlier in the match, Aurélien Tchouaméni opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 12th minute with a well-placed shot from the edge of the box. Celta Vigo responded through Borja Iglesias, who found the net in the 25th minute.
The match saw several key moments of drama. Celta Vigo nearly equalized again, but Swedberg’s attempt was thwarted by a crucial save from Thibaut Courtois. A penalty awarded to Real Madrid was later overturned after a VAR review revealed a prior foul. Aspas also had a chance, hitting the post in a tense finish.
Real Madrid, managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, entered the match with a clear objective: to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona and celebrate the club’s 124th anniversary with a win. However, they faced a significant challenge with ten players unavailable due to injury, including David Alaba, Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappé.
Despite the absences, Real Madrid’s attack was led by Vinicius and Brahim Díaz. The victory in Balaídos will be a significant boost as they continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga. You can find more details about the match, including lineups and head-to-head stats, at Athlon Sports.
Real Madrid’s official website also reported on the victory in Balaídos, highlighting the team’s resilience and Valverde’s decisive goal. Further analysis of the match can be found at beIN SPORTS and Sofascore.
Valverde’s late goal has given Real Madrid a crucial week, as reported by EL PAÍS, and El Mundo.
