Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Celta de Vigo in their La Liga clash on Saturday, further narrowing the gap with league leaders Barcelona to just eight points (AS USA). The match, which was held at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, saw Marco Asensio score in the first half just before the break, followed by a goal from Eder Militao in the second half (BBC).
Real Madrid’s victory did not come without effort, as Celta de Vigo fought hard to counter-attack and score, but missed several chances throughout the match. This was highlighted by the performance of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who made a number of key saves to keep a clean sheet (Managing Madrid).
The win comes after Real Madrid’s successful Champions League campaign, which saw them advance to the semi-finals after their second leg win earlier this week. They were able to translate their momentum into La Liga, adding another three points to their overall season score (MARCA).
As Real Madrid continues to push for the La Liga title, their coach Carlo Ancelotti will likely continue to rotate his squad to deal with the constant fixtures. This was particularly evident in Saturday’s match against Celta de Vigo, as he made a few changes to the starting line-up, including starting midfielder Toni Kroos on the bench (Managing Madrid).
Real Madrid’s next La Liga match will be against Villarreal, who are currently ranked seventh in the league (MARCA). With just a few matches left to play, every win counts in Real Madrid’s pursuit for the title.
