- Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute for Real Madrid
- Vinícius Junior added a second goal in the 48th minute
- Jonathan Bamba (84′) and Marcos Alonso (91′, penalty) equalized for Celta Vigo, forcing extra time
- Endrick scored twice in extra time (108′, 120′) to seal the win for Real Madrid
- Federico Valverde added a goal in the 112th minute for Madrid’s final tally
Key Takeaways:
Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after a dramatic 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match required extra time after a late comeback from the visitors.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 16, 2025
The game began with controversy as Celta Vigo were denied a penalty moments before Kylian Mbappé scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 37th minute. Vinícius Junior doubled Los Blancos’ lead early in the second half with a strike in the 48th minute.
Celta, however, refused to back down. Jonathan Bamba reduced the deficit with a goal in the 84th minute, and Marcos Alonso converted a penalty in injury time to force the game into extra time.
In the additional periods, Real Madrid took control. Endrick scored twice, first in the 108th minute and then again in the 120th minute, and Federico Valverde added one in the 112th minute. The late surge ensured Carlo Ancelotti’s team progression to the next round.