
Valverde’s late strike seals Madrid’s 2-1 win at Celta Vigo
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 2-1 thanks to a late Fede Valverde strike. Courtois produced crucial saves to keep Madrid in the game; Aurélien Tchouaméni was outstanding (8.5), winning balls and scoring from a corner. Ferland Mendy returned with a solid display and helped shut down Iago Aspas late on. Arda Güler struggled in a false‑nine role, Brahim Díaz couldn’t break lines, and Vinícius Jr. was relatively quiet. Substitute César Palacios impressed with interceptions and link‑up play as Madrid held on for the win.

