Mbappé scores twice and Madrid wins again to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of 'clasico'
- Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 3-2 at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, May 4, 2025, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice.
- Arda Güler and Mbappé scored early in the second half to give Madrid a commanding 3-0 advantage, with Mbappé ending his league goal drought since March.
- Celta fought back with goals by Javi Rodríguez and Williot Swedberg in the 69th and 76th minutes, creating late pressure on Madrid’s defense.
- Thibaut Courtois made key saves late, including deflecting a Pablo Durán shot in the 78th minute, securing Madrid’s fourth consecutive league win.
- The win moved Madrid within four points of league leader Barcelona ahead of next Sunday’s Clasico in Barcelona, indicating the title race remains open.
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Real Madrid suffered but arrives at the classic against Barcelona with chances: doublet of Mbappé who fights to be the 'Pichichi' in his debut in the League
The Frenchman was key to the 3-2 of the 'Merengue' against Celta de Vigo, in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.He stayed at four points of the culés and they face next Sunday by the Spanish League.
Mbappe Scores Twice and Madrid Wins Again to Trail Barcelona by 4 Points Ahead of ''''clasico''''
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Kylian Mbappe scored in each half as Real Madrid held on to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday to keep pace with Barcelona in the Spanish league title race. Sports News | Mbappe Scores Twice and Madrid Wins Again to Trail Barcelona by 4 Points Ahead of ''''clasico''''.

Mbappé scores twice and Madrid wins again to trail Barcelona by 4 points ahead of ‘clasico’
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored in each half as Real Madrid held on to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on Sunday to keep pace with Barcelona in the Spanish league title race.
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