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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeA lost ball in the middle of the field cost Celta Vigo a defeat, as Federico Valverde took advantage of the situation that was created.
The Real Madrid midfielder and captain fired a powerful shot towards goal. The ball deflected and ended up in the net in the fourth minute of extra time.
It was also the winning goal for Real Madrid, who won away at Celta Vigo, 2:1.
Aurelien Tchouameni put Real ahead in the 11th minute, while Borja Iglesias equalized in the 25th minute.
Substitute Iago Aspas hit the post for Celta Vigo late in the match.
When the duel was heading towards a draw, Valverde appeared on the scene and scored in the 94th minute.
With this victory, Real Madrid moves one point closer to Barcelona. Real Madrid, in second place, has 63 points. Barcelona plays away to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at 21:00 PM.
This match was in the 27th round of the Spanish La Liga.