Arda Guler Stars As Real Madrid Survive Celta Vigo’s Late Scare
Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Finally having a run of games as the season gradually comes to a close, Arda Guler continues to lead the charge for a depleted Real Madrid side as they continue to close the gap between them and league leaders Barcelona. The 3-2 home victory against Celta Vigo today where the Turkish gem provided a goal and an assist still gives the fans hope of a title defense after a losing two cup finals against their bitter rival.
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Real Madrid weathered a spirited challenge from Celta de Vigo, ultimately securing a crucial victory that keeps their LaLiga title aspirations firmly on track with just four matches remaining. The young Turkish sensation, Arda Güler ignited the scoring with a breathtaking opening goal, setting a positive tone for the afternoon.
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Kylian Mbappé then took center stage, netting two goals, the second of which was expertly teed up by Güler, seemingly putting Los Blancos in a comfortable position to claim all three points. However, Celta de Vigo mounted a late comeback, scoring twice in the final twenty minutes, injecting a sense of tension into the proceedings. Despite the late pressure, the Real Madrid squad demonstrated resilience, holding firm to clinch their fourth consecutive league win.
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Although in the dying embers of the contest, Real Madrid were compelled to showcase their defensive resolve and Courtois did proved to be an impenetrable last line of defense against Celta de Vigo’s late surge. Despite the pressure, Brahim and Mbappé both had opportunities to further extend Madrid’s advantage in the final moments but ultimately the solitary goal difference was enough to secure a vital victory.
This hard-fought win carries significant weight as Los Blancos now turn their attention to next Sunday’s highly anticipated Clásico, where they will be aiming to reduce the current four-point gap at the top of the LaLiga table.
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