Arda Guler’s goal canceled but 2 assists dominate extra time for Real Madrid

Real Madrid secured a thrilling 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo in extra time, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

The match, held at Santiago Bernabeu, showcased the brilliance of young talents Endrick and Arda Guler, who played crucial roles in the team’s success.

Endrick delivers two decisive goals in extra time to secure Real Madrid’s victory

The Brazilian teenager Endrick delivered a memorable performance, scoring twice in extra time to rescue Real Madrid from a potential upset. He scored his first goal in the 108th minute with a powerful strike set up by Arda Guler.

Endrick’s second goal in the 119th minute was equally impressive, as he backheeled the ball into the net from close range, again assisted by Guler. Endrick’s efforts sealed Madrid’s victory, marking a standout moment in his young career.

Arda Guler contributes 2 critical assists, impresses under pressure

Arda Guler entered the match in the 70th minute and immediately made an impact. The Turkish midfielder delivered two key assists during extra time, demonstrating his ability to influence high-pressure situations.

While Guler’s 77th-minute goal was ruled out due to an offside call, his overall performance drew widespread praise. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said, “Guler entered the game when it became difficult and showed his character.”

Guler has been in remarkable form recently, directly contributing to eight goals in his last eight matches. Fans and media outlets have called for him to have more playing time. The Spanish newspaper AS commented, “Guler leaves the impression of a player who deserves more minutes. Much more.”

Real Madrid’s strong start falters before a thrilling extra time comeback

Real Madrid controlled the match for most of the first 80 minutes. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute after receiving an assist from Dani Ceballos.

Vinicius Junior doubled the lead in the 48th minute, finishing a well-executed counterattack created by Brahim Diaz and Mbappe. However, the team lost momentum in the final minutes of regular time.

Eduardo Camavinga made a mistake that allowed Jonathan Bamba to score for Celta Vigo in the 83rd minute. A late penalty conceded by Raul Asencio enabled Marcos Alonso to equalize for Celta Vigo in stoppage time, sending the match into extra time.

Ancelotti expressed frustration over these defensive lapses and said, “We train to avoid these kinds of mistakes. We need better focus in future matches.”

Real Madrid dominates extra time with standout goals from Endrick Valverde

Extra time brought a renewed sense of urgency to Real Madrid’s play.

• Federico Valverde’s stunning goal in the 112th minute from 30 yards strengthened their lead before Endrick completed the victory with his second goal

• Ancelotti praised the team’s ability to recover and perform under pressure, emphasizing their determination to succeed

Event	Minute	Player	Description
Goal	37	Kylian Mbappe	Assisted by Dani Ceballos
Goal	48	Vinicius Junior	Assisted by Brahim Diaz and Mbappe
Goal	83	Jonathan Bamba	Following an error by Eduardo Camavinga
Penalty Goal	90+1	Marcos Alonso	Penalty conceded by Raul Asencio
Goal	108	Endrick	Assisted by Arda Guler
Goal	112	Federico Valverde	Long-range shot
Goal	119	Endrick	Assisted by Arda Guler

Fans express frustration with Carlo Ancelotti despite Real Madrid’s win

Despite the win, Real Madrid fans voiced their dissatisfaction with coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match, criticizing recent performances, including the 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Ancelotti acknowledged the feedback and described it as “a wake-up call.” He also defended Aurelien Tchouameni, who had faced similar criticism, saying the player performed well during the match.