Real Madrid CF secured an important 2–1 victory over RC Celta de Vigo in a Spanish La Liga match played on Friday night (March 6, 2026) at Balaídos Stadium in the city of Vigo.
The win came in dramatic fashion after Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde scored the winning goal in stoppage time to secure three crucial points for his team in the title race.
Real Madrid started the match strongly and managed to score the opening goal early through midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni in the 11th minute of the first half.
The goal gave the visitors the lead, but their hosts Celta Vigo did not give up and continued attacking in search of an equalizer.
In the 25th minute of the match, Celta Vigo striker Borja Iglesias scored the equalizing goal for his team to make it 1–1, a scoreline that lasted for much of the game as both sides created attacking chances.
During the match, Real Madrid enjoyed more possession and created more scoring opportunities, but they failed to convert them effectively.
Just as the match appeared to be heading for a draw, midfielder Federico Valverde scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the 90+4 minute with a powerful shot that gave the visitors a 2–1 victory.
The late goal was crucial for Real Madrid, who needed the win after some unsatisfactory results in their previous league matches.
With the victory, Real Madrid remain in second place in the La Liga standings and have reduced the points gap with league leaders FC Barcelona.
The result has also boosted Real Madrid’s hopes of continuing to challenge for the La Liga title this season.
