Real Madrid solidified their lead in La Liga with a decisive 4-0 victory over Celta Vigo at home, extending their lead to seven points.
The match at Santiago Bernabeu saw Vinicius Junior capitalize on a rebound from Antonio Rudiger’s header, setting the tone for the game. Celta Vigo, under the guidance of ex-Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, began to lose their structure towards the end.
Rudiger was instrumental again as his header deflected off the bar and Celta’s goalkeeper Vicente Guaita for an own goal, consolidating Madrid’s lead with just 11 minutes remaining.
Another own goal followed, this time involving Guaita and Carlos Dominguez, who inadvertently turned a Vinicius cross into their net.
Arda Guler, the promising Turkish newcomer, marked his first goal for Madrid in the final moments, despite the team missing Jude Bellingham due to suspension.
Bellingham, currently the league’s leading scorer, was sidelined after his appeal for a red card received against Valencia was rejected.
Madrid’s performance improved from their previous 1-1 draw with RB Leipzig, which was sufficient to advance them to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Madrid has now gone 22 matches without defeat in La Liga, placing them eight points clear of Barcelona, with Girona slipping to third.
Carlo Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment in the season.
Celta Vigo, on the other hand, is dangerously close to the relegation zone, sitting in 17th place.
