Late-Goal Thriller: Real Madrid Edges Vigo Amid Controversy

Match context

Real Madrid faced a tough task against host Celta Vigo on Friday night in La Liga's 27th round, but they left Balaídos with a 2-1 victory by the skin of their teeth.

Madrid largely failed to threaten the home side, but a moment to seize three points arose when the ball touched the hand of a Celta Vigo player in the 70th minute, as the scoreline stood at 1-1.

Key moments

Video refereeing was summoned to review the handball, but a late challenge by Madrid's César Palacios on a Vigo defender prevented the penalty from being awarded, with the official instead calling a foul on the Madrid man.

Meanwhile, veteran Iago Aspas nearly decided the match in the 87th minute, shooting against the post, before Fede Valverde delivered the killer blow for Real Madrid with a strike that deflected off a defender and went in at 94.

In stoppage time, the 3 points were sealed as the ball found the net after a deflection, giving Madrid a crucial late win.

Real Madrid's finishing tonight had the stealth of a sniper—one shot, and the target was the back of the net in stoppage time.

If VAR had a ghostwriter, it would retire after this drama—Madrid wins thanks to a late deflection, because even ghosts love dramatic comebacks.