Real Madrid Edges Out Celta Vigo in Thrilling 3-2 Victory

Real Madrid secured a narrow 3-2 victory against Celta Vigo in a La Liga match filled with drama and impressive goals. The match, held on May 4, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu, saw standout performances from several players, including Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, who both contributed significantly to Real Madrid's win.

The game started with both teams displaying attacking intent. However, it was Real Madrid who broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute. Arda Güler, with a brilliant left-footed shot from the right side of the box, found the top left corner, assisted by Lucas Vázquez following a corner. This goal marked a significant moment for Güler, showcasing his potential and skill.

Just six minutes later, in the 39th minute, Kylian Mbappé extended Real Madrid's lead. Assisted by Jude Bellingham after a fast break, Mbappé unleashed a right-footed shot from a similar position, hitting the top left corner once again. The link-up play between Bellingham and Mbappé highlighted their growing chemistry on the field.

Mbappé wasn't done yet. In the 48th minute, he scored his second goal of the match, making it 3-0 for Real Madrid. This time, Arda Güler turned provider, assisting Mbappé with a through ball that allowed the French star to score from the center of the box into the bottom right corner.

Celta Vigo, however, showed resilience and began their fightback in the second half. Javi Rodríguez scored in the 69th minute with a right-footed shot from close range following a corner. Then, in the 76th minute, Williot Swedberg added another goal, assisted by Iago Aspas, reducing the deficit to 3-2.

Despite Celta Vigo's efforts, Real Madrid managed to hold on to their lead, securing the victory. The match was intense, with several yellow cards issued, including one to Jude Bellingham for a bad foul in the 45th minute and another to Jacobo Ramón of Real Madrid in stoppage time.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

• 33' Goal! Real Madrid 1, Celta Vigo 0. Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
• 39' Goal! Real Madrid 2, Celta Vigo 0. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
• 45' Yellow card for Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
• 48' Goal! Real Madrid 3, Celta Vigo 0. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
• 69' Goal! Real Madrid 3, Celta Vigo 1. Javi Rodríguez (Celta Vigo)
• 76' Goal! Real Madrid 3, Celta Vigo 2. Williot Swedberg (Celta Vigo)

Lineups

Real Madrid:

Thibaut Courtois, Raúl Asencio (Jacobo Ramón), Aurélien Tchouaméni, Fran García, Lucas Vázquez, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos (Luka Modric), Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler (Brahim Díaz).

Subs: Andriy Lunin, Jesús Vallejo, Youssef Lekhedim, Endrick, Sergio Mestre.

Celta Vigo:

Vicente Guaita, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso, Javi Rodríguez, Hugo Sotelo (Iago Aspas), Fran Beltrán (Ilaix Moriba), Óscar Mingueza, Sergio Carreira (Hugo Álvarez), Borja Iglesias (Pablo Durán), Alfonso González (Williot Swedberg), Fernando López.

Subs: Jailson, Carlos Domínguez, Iker Losada, Damián Rodríguez, Franco Cervi, Mihailo Ristic, Iván Villar.

Match Statistics

While detailed post-match stats are available here, key moments and goals defined the match's narrative.

Social Media Buzz

Arda Güler's performance, in particular, generated significant buzz on social media. His goal was widely celebrated by Real Madrid fans. Vinicius Junior's nutmeg also caught the eye of many, with videos circulating on platforms like Reddit. One user shared a video of Vinicius Junior's nutmeg, showcasing his skill and flair:

Referee Controversy

Before the match, Real Madrid TV released a video focusing on the referees, Gil Manzano and Hernandez Maeso, which sparked controversy. According to Mundo Deportivo, this action was seen as an attempt to put pressure on the match officials.

Post-Match Survey

Real Madrid fans were invited to participate in a post-match survey to rate the players' performances. The survey, available here, aimed to gather objective opinions on the overall gameplay, with a scale from 1 (awful) to 10 (exceptional).

Concluding Thoughts

The Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo match was a thrilling encounter that showcased the attacking prowess of Real Madrid and the fighting spirit of Celta Vigo. With goals from Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid demonstrated their offensive capabilities, while Celta Vigo's comeback attempt added drama to the final scoreline. The match provided plenty of talking points, from individual performances to pre-match controversies, ensuring it will be remembered as a notable fixture in the La Liga season.