Real Madrid snatched a win in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan scored in the 94th minute after a long-range shot that deflected off Marcos Alonso. This goal keeps Real Madrid alive in the title race, despite a poor performance at Balaídos where Celta Vigo dreamed of victory. Aspas's shot in the 83rd minute hit the post. Real Madrid confirmed their poor run against Celta. Valverde's goal prevented a third consecutive loss. Numerous injuries, including the last-minute loss of Camavinga, cannot excuse Real Madrid's level of play, which has no attacking solutions beyond individual talent. Celta, coached by Claudio Giráldez, seemed content with a draw, but it was insufficient for their rivals. Iago Aspas, who had been on the pitch for just three minutes, could have sealed the win after a quick counterattack that ended with his shot against the post. And Madrid is a team that does not forgive. Celta, a bold and well-coached team, used the visit of the worst Real Madrid in recent times to boost their morale for the European playoff against Olympique de Lyon despite the defeat. Past the midpoint of the first half, Borja Iglesias equalized after a great Celta move. Real Madrid couldn't find a way through, and Celta, very bravely, went for the comeback. Celta's fatigue gave Real Madrid control of the match, which dreamed of victory when the VAR called Díaz de Mera to review a handball by Jutglá inside the Galician area. Courtois prevented it in the last moments of the first half with a great save from Swedish Williot Swedberg. The Belgian, in these times of turmoil, remains decisive. The 'whites' had 45 minutes left not to fall behind in the title race. In the 94th minute, when the alarm bells seemed to be ringing at the Santiago Bernabéu, Valverde and fortune, as his shot hit Marcos Alonso, rescued Arbeloa's team, which sleeps one point behind FC Barcelona.
