Celta pulled closer after Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga lost possession near the area and allowed Bamba to score in the 83rd, and the Vigo team evened the match early in stoppage time with a penalty kick converted by Alonso after Bamba was fouled inside the area.

Real Madrid have reached the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a controversial 5-2 win at home to Celta Vigo after extra time.

Real Madrid managed a 5-2 win against Celta Vigo in their latest Copa del Rey clash on January 16 as Endrick bagged a brace. Kylian Mbappe (37'), Vinicius Jr (4

Vinicius netted early in the second half to help Madrid take control, but Jonathan Bamba's late goal gave Celta hope in the final stages. Marcos Alonso stroked home from the penalty spot after Bamba was fouled in stoppage time to force extra-time.

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The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) has crowned Spanish giants Real Madrid as the best team in the world for 2024.

Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored a goal in each half but Celta rallied with goals by Jonathan Bamba in the 83rd minute and Marcos Alonso in stoppage time. The 18-year-old Endrick, who entered the match in the 79th, put Madrid ahead in the 108th ...

Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Celta Vigo and book a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. With the game ending

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