
The League
8:00 p.mMarch 6, 2026
Regular season – 27
Abanca-Balaídos Stadium
Referee: Isidre Diaz from Mera Escuders, Spain


Celta Vigo


Real Madrid
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1.05
Expected Goals (xG)
0.80
Passing by
401 (86%)
Accurate passes
736 (91%)
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13
G
Ionut Radu
5.9
20
d
Marcos Alonso
6.7
2
d
Carl Starfelt (C)
7.2
32
d
Javi Rodríguez
6.9
3
m
Oscar Mingueza
6.9
6
m
Ilaix Moriba
6.7
16
m
Miguel Roman
6.7
5
m
Sergio Carrera
7.0
F
Williot Swedberg
F
Borja Iglesias
25′
9
F
Ferran Jutlà
7.3
1
G
Thibaut Courtois
7.7
23
d
Ferland Mendy
6.6
22
d
Antonio Rudiger
7.0
d
Raúl Asencio
12
d
Trent Alexander-Arnold
6.6
45
m
Thiago Pitarch
5.7
m
Aurélien Tchouaméni
11′
m
Arda Guler
m
Federico Valverde (C)
90+4′
7
F
Vinicius Junior
7.3
21
F
Brahim Diaz
6.2
Substitutes
43
G
Sergio Mestre
13
G
Andriy Lunin
2
d
Daniel Carvajal
20
d
Fran García
27
d
Diego Aguado
48
d
Lamini Fati
m
César Palaus
m
Manuel Ángel Morán
28
m
Jorge Cestero
F
Gonzalo Garcia

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Federico Valverde’s impressive stoppage time goal secured a spectacular 2-1 comeback for Real Madrid against Celta de Vigo.
Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in a thrilling La Liga match. Federico Valverde emerged as the hero, scoring a spectacular goal in added time at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos.
The visitors, according to the league, were looking to consolidate their title challenge. Celta de Vigo, who occupy a respectable sixth position, wanted to boost their European classification aspirations. The match promised a tense battle between two ambitious Spanish teams.
Real Madrid made an early impact. Aurélien Tchouaméni opened the scoring in the 11th minute, making a powerful shot. His goal followed a precise assist from young talent Arda Güler, who gave the Whites the lead.
However, Celta de Vigo quickly responded to the setback. Borja Iglesias equalized for the home team in the 25th minute. He expertly converted a well-placed pass from Williot Swedberg, energizing the Balaídos crowd.
The intensity of the match increased soon after. Iglesias received a yellow card for clumsiness in the 31st minute. Both teams continued to push forward, looking for an advantage before the break.
The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1. Real Madrid had more possession but needed to improve their clinical finishing. Celta de Vigo showed resilience and defended their goal with determination.
In the second half, tactical adjustments were made from both benches. Real Madrid introduced C. Palacios for Arda Güler in the 65th minute. Celta Vigo responded with multiple substitutions, including Ferran Jutglà for Borja Iglesias in the 70th minute.
Real Madrid dominated possession, but Celta’s defense held firm. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made three vital saves for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo looked dangerous on quick counter-attacks.
As the match drew to a close, Real Madrid stepped up their pressure. Tchouaméni and R. Asencio received yellow cards in the final minutes. The tension inside the stadium grew with each passing second.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time. Federico Valverde unleashed a powerful strike in the 94th minute, finding the back of the net. His late goal clinched all three points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Real Madrid finished with 64% possession and 14 shots, although only three were on target. Celta de Vigo recorded a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.05 to Real Madrid’s 0.8. Celta has made eight shots, in four shots.
This spectacular late victory propels Real Madrid even further into the La Liga title race. Celta de Vigo will feel unlucky not to have picked up at least a point at home. The result marks an important moment of the season for the visitors.

