)
Real Madrid, spared by a wasteful Celta Vigo, returned from the international break with a victory to match Barcelona in points ahead of El Classico.
Real Madrid, powered by both their superstar forwards, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., squeezed past Celta Vigo with a 2-1 victory to go level with Barcelona, albeit having played one game more.
)
09:03 - 19.10.2024
He is the winner — Real Madrid legend makes bold pick for 2024 Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid and Brazil legend Marcelo has predicted the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
)
23:40 - 18.10.2024
Report: Barcelona prepare to rival Real Madrid for Liverpool's Trent Alexander Arnold
The Blaugrana are reportedly prepared to go to battle with Real Madrid for Liverpool's vice-captain.
Key match details
Celta Vigo burst out of the gates, threatening to take an early lead. Borja Iglesias unleashed Williot Swedberg on goal, but Thibaut Courtois's lightning-quick reflexes diverted the shot wide with a faint touch.
The Galicians' profligacy proved costly, as a combination of careless play and misfortune saw them concede in the 20th minute. Fran Beltran's errant pass ricocheted off Eduardo Camavinga, fortuitously landing at Kylian Mbappe's feet. The French sensation seized the opportunity, curling a sublime 25-yard effort beyond Vicente Guaita and into the top corner for his sixth league goal.
Celta thought they'd equalised through Iglesias, only to be denied by the offside flag. The hosts regrouped and revised their strategy after the break, yielding dividends. Oscar Mingueza and Jonathan Bamba orchestrated a slick combination down the right, culminating in Swedberg's emphatic equalizer past Courtois.
Real Madrid turned to veteran maestro Luka Modric and the Croatian needed only minutes to thread a pinpoint pass to Vinícius, who rounded Guaita and restored Real's advantage.
Celta continued to probe as Anastasios Douvikas squandered a golden opportunity in stoppage time, firing wide to seal Real Madrid's victory. The win propels Real Madrid into El Clasico next weekend, as they move level on points with Barcelona.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)