Kylian Mbappé scored two goals as Real Madrid fought off a late comeback attempt by Celta Vigo to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday.
Real Madrid are staying within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona whom they will visit next weekend’s “Clasico.”
Arda Güler broke the deadlock for Madrid shortly after the half-hour mark as the Turkish 20-year-old took a short corner for a one-two with Lucas Vázquez before dispatching an excellent left-footed shot from a tight angle through a gap between defenders.
Mbappé doubled Real’s lead six minutes later as Jude Bellingham’s lobbed ball unleashed the Frenchman down the opposition half for a right-footed finish.
Then Güler’s through ball set up Mbappé’s second goal three minutes after the break.
Seventh-placed Celta Vigo made a late charge as Javi Rodríguez scored for the visitors in the 69th minute and Williot Swedberg also struck seven minutes later, but Madrid were able to see off the late pressure to ensure the win.
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