Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo: Full Match Highlights of Copa del Rey Clash
Real Madrid managed a dramatic 5-2 win in their Copa del Rey Round of 16 showdown against Celta Vigo on Thursday, January 16. They returned to winning ways after a 5-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final.
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for Los Blancos with a spectacular solo goal in the 37th minute of the match. Vinicius Jr then made it 2-0 with a swiftly taken first time finish in the 48th minute of the game.
Jonathan Bamba pulled one back with a finish from inside the penalty area. Marcos Alonso equalized for Celta in injury time with a penalty.
Endrick made it 3-2 for Los Blancos with a spectacular left-footed strike in the 108th minute of the match. Fede Valverde launched a rocket from way outside the Celta penalty area to the back of the net to make it 4-2 in the 112th minute.
Endrick scored with a backheel from inside the penalty area to make it 5-2 for Celta. It was a stellar extra time display from Carlo Ancelotti's side after they struggled at the end of regulation time.
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo Full Match Highlights
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Real Madrid are now through to the last eight of the Copa del Rey. They'll return to action on January 19 to take on UD Las Palmas in a La Liga showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Los Merengues are currently second in La Liga with 43 points from 19 matches. They trail league leaders Atletico Madrid by a point at this point in time.
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