Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo in extra time to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
The match was a thrilling encounter that saw young talents Endrick and Arda Güler shine for the reigning La Liga champions.
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Endrick proved to be the hero, scoring twice in extra time to seal the victory. The Brazilian teenager showcased his immense talent with two clinical finishes, both assisted by the impressive Arda Güler.
Güler entered the match in the 70th minute and immediately made a significant impact, providing two crucial assists during extra time.
While Guler’s 77th-minute goal was ruled out for offside, his overall performance was exceptional, prompting calls for increased playing time from both fans and the media.
The Turkish international now has three goals and five assists in 22 appearances in all competitions this season.
The 19-year-old will be hoping his impressive display gets him more playing time moving forward.
Real Madrid had dominated the early stages of the match, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior putting them in control.
However, defensive lapses allowed Celta Vigo to score two late goals, forcing the match into extra time.
Despite these defensive lapses, Real Madrid ultimately prevailed thanks to the brilliance of their young stars, Endrick and Güler.
Carlo Ancelotti expressed his frustration with the defensive errors while acknowledging the importance of Güler’s impact on the game.
