Real Madrid showcased their dominance in a commanding 4-0 victory over RC Celta de Vigo, maintaining their seven-point lead atop La Liga.
The match kicked off with Eduardo Camavinga threatening Celta’s defense, keeping Vicente Guaita on his toes. Vinícius Júnior capitalized on a rebound from Antonio Rüdiger’s header to give Real Madrid the lead just over 20 minutes in. Meanwhile, Rafa Benítez’s attacking approach for Celta failed to yield results, with Iago Aspas and Luca de la Torre squandering opportunities.
As the second half commenced, Celta showed caution, leading to a decrease in chances. Real continued to dominate, with Federico Valverde and Rodrygo coming close to scoring. Real’s persistence paid off when Rüdiger’s powerful header found the net off a set-piece, extending their lead. Celta’s woes continued as a defensive mix-up led to an own goal by Carlos Domínguez, followed by Arda Güler’s first goal for Real Madrid, sealing the victory.
Real Madrid’s triumph extends their unbeaten home streak to 19 matches, solidifying their position atop La Liga. Conversely, Celta de Vigo’s lackluster performance raises concerns as they edge closer to the relegation zone.
Elsewhere, Villarreal showcased their resilience and determination as they battled back twice from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Betis Balompié at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, extending their unbeaten streak in LaLiga to eight games.
The match began with both teams displaying their intent to secure European qualification, with Betis looking to compound Villarreal’s recent woes following their Europa League setback. Early pressure from the hosts saw Guido Rodríguez breaking the deadlock with a sublime finish in the 30th minute, exposing Villarreal’s defensive vulnerabilities yet again.
However, the Yellow Submarine responded swiftly, equalizing through Alex Baena after a brilliant setup by Gerard Moreno. Just before halftime, Willian José restored Betis’ lead with a clinical strike, setting the stage for a pulsating second half.
Villarreal wasted no time in drawing level once more after the break, capitalizing on Sokratis’ unfortunate own goal from a Moreno cross. The momentum swung in Villarreal’s favor when Moreno orchestrated a rapid counter-attack, setting up Alexander Sørloth for a clinical finish to give the visitors the lead for the first time.
Despite Betis’ relentless efforts to claw back into the game, Villarreal’s defense stood firm, denying multiple attempts from the hosts. The intensity of the match reached boiling point as Alberto Moreno and Chimy Ávila were both sent off in quick succession, further adding to the drama.
In the end, Villarreal emerged victorious, securing three crucial points to climb to 11th in the table. Meanwhile, Betis suffered their second consecutive defeat, missing out on an opportunity to reclaim a spot in the top six.
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