Sports News of Friday, 17 January 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
Real Madrid advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after a thrilling 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo, which required extra time.
The match began with Real dominating but only breaking the deadlock in the 37th minute, following a controversial decision.
Kylian Mbappe's solo goal set the tone, and Vinicius Junior scored early in the second half.
Celta responded with a penalty conversion by Marcos Alonso in the 90th minute, sending the game to extra time.
Substitute Endrick Felipe scored twice, including the decisive goal in the 108th minute, while Federico Valverde added a fourth with a powerful strike. Real Madrid sealed the win and now look forward to the quarter-final draw.