In a tightly contested match, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Celta Vigo, overcoming a potential setback after allowing Celta to equalize. Aurelien Tchouameni put Real ahead in the 11th minute, receiving a precise assist from Arda Guler. However, Celta equalized shortly after when Borja Iglesias scored from a Williott Swedberg assist, raising fears of another disappointing result for Madrid amid their recent struggles in the league.

As the game approached its conclusion, Real Madrid looked to be heading towards a draw, but captain Federico Valverde's timely intervention turned the tide. In stoppage time, Valverde reacted quickly to a deflected ball near the penalty area and struck from distance. His shot took a deflection off a Celta defender, rendering the goalkeeper unable to respond, thus sealing the crucial victory for Real Madrid.

This win is significant for Real Madrid, especially following two consecutive league defeats, as they aim to close the gap on leaders Barcelona. With this result, Real sits in a challenging position, just one point behind the league leaders, while Celta remains positioned in sixth place with 40 points. The performance highlights Valverde's importance as a leader and his capability to impact the match in critical moments.