Mbappe lifts Real over Celta, Barca keep title bid on track

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals as Real Madrid fought off a late comeback attempt from Celta Vigo to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and stay within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

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Arda Guler broke the deadlock for Real shortly after the half-hour mark as the Turkish 20-year-old took a short corner for a one-two with Lucas Vazquez before dispatching an excellent left-footed shot from a tight angle through a gap between defenders.

Mbappe 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 Guler's through ball set up Mbappe's second goal three minutes after the break.

Seventh-placed Celta Vigo made a late charge as Javi Rodriguez scored for the visitors in the 69th minute and Williot Swedberg also struck seven minutes later, but Real were able to see off the late pressure to ensure the win.

Earlier, Barcelona moved a step closer to the La Liga title as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday to extend their lead on rivals Real Madrid.

The Catalan giants heavily rotated with Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Inter Milan their priority and fell behind to Ivan Sanchez's early deflected goal.