Real Madrid stays in title race as deflected goal gives late win in Vigo
Real Madrid stayed in the La Liga title race on Friday night thanks to a stroke of luck that earned a 2-1 win away to Celta Vigo.
Real Madrid stayed in the La Liga title race on Friday night thanks to a stroke of luck that earned a 2-1 win away to Celta Vigo.
Table-topper Real Madrid will travel to one of La Liga's most hostile grounds on Saturday to play Osasuna in the El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona.
Young striker Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid kept track of FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a comfortable 5-1 home win over Real Betis.
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo scored to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win away to Alaves, trimming the gap to La Liga leader FC Barcelona to four points.
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have vital away games which could have a big impact on this season's La Liga title race on the eve of the final international break of 2025.
Notably, the legendary Argentine had signed a deal with Barca which would run until July 2021.
Barca’s average basic annual salary is reported at around $12,800,000 per member of the first team.
When quizzed about the forthcoming La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao, the Real Madrid boss stated that 'Athletic is another difficult opponent'.
Zidane’s statement is being seen as an attempt to shift the spotlight from Lionel Messi to his own stars ahead of the much anticipated El Clasico.
The Brazil International star has reportedly sustained an injury on the groin that is likely to prevent him from participating in any match for the next two weeks.
