Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid Result
La Liga · Spain
Celta Vigo
Full Time
Real Madrid
📍 Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Vigo
🗓️ Friday, 6 Mar 2026 at 20:00
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PSYCHIC MODEPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
1 - 2
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Real Madrid Snatch Late Winner to Edge Celta Vigo in Vigo Thriller
Real Madrid left it late but ultimately secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos in a match that ebbed and flowed until the final whistle. Despite dominating possession with 63% and registering 14 shots, Los Blancos were made to work hard by a determined Celta side who matched them stride for stride for much of the contest. The visitors struck first in the 11th minute, but Celta responded with a well-taken equalizer in the 25th minute. From there, the match was finely poised, with both sides creating chances but neither able to find a breakthrough. Just as it seemed the points would be shared, Real Madrid found a decisive goal in the 90th minute, breaking home hearts and claiming all three points.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo set up in a bold 3-4-3 formation and showed plenty of attacking intent, particularly in the first half. They capitalized on their limited possession (37%) to create meaningful opportunities, registering 8 shots with 4 on target. Their equalizer in the 25th minute was a testament to their ability to strike quickly and efficiently on the break. Defensively, Celta were well-organized for long stretches, with Ionuț Radu making key interventions. However, the hosts struggled to maintain control in midfield and ultimately succumbed to Real Madrid's relentless pressure, conceding a cruel late goal.
Key Players
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid asserted their authority from the outset, controlling the tempo with 63% possession and creating 14 shots, though only 3 were on target. Their early goal set the tone, but they were pegged back by Celta's swift response. The midfield quartet, led by Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, dictated play and provided a platform for sustained attacks. Despite some frustration in front of goal, Real Madrid's persistence paid off with a dramatic winner in the 90th minute. Defensively, they were largely untroubled after the equalizer, with Thibaut Courtois commanding his area and the back four snuffing out most Celta advances.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Key Moments
11' — Goal
Real Madrid open the scoring, capitalizing on early dominance.
25' — Goal
Williot Swedberg equalizes for Celta Vigo with a sharp finish.
45' — Yellow Card
Celta Vigo pick up their only booking, disrupting Real's rhythm.
67' — Yellow Card
Real Madrid's first yellow as the intensity rises.
80' — Yellow Card
Second booking for Real Madrid as they push for a winner.
90' — Goal
Vinicius Júnior scores a dramatic late winner for Real Madrid.
Tactical Analysis
Celta Vigo's 3-4-3 offered width and numbers in attack, but with only 37% possession, they were forced to defend deep and look for quick transitions. Their wing-backs, Sergio Carreira and Óscar Mingueza, were key in both defending and launching counters, but the midfield was often overrun by Real Madrid's central quartet. Real Madrid lined up in a 4-4-2, with Valverde and Tchouaméni providing energy and control in the middle. The full-backs, particularly Trent Alexander-Arnold, pushed high to stretch Celta's back three. Madrid's patience in possession eventually wore down the hosts, and tactical substitutions late on helped them maintain pressure and find the decisive goal.
Turning Point
Vinicius Júnior's 90th-minute winner, capping off sustained Madrid pressure and breaking Celta's resistance.
Man of the Match
Vinicius Júnior
Delivered the match-winning goal in the dying moments and was a constant threat throughout.