Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in stoppage time in La Liga’s 22nd round, continuing their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table. The match saw sustained pressure from the visitors, but the experience and decisiveness of the Real Madrid players in the dying moments proved decisive, securing the valuable win.
According to the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez went straight to the team’s dressing room after the final whistle to congratulate the players, focusing particularly on Dani Ceballos for his impressive performance as a substitute in the second half. Pérez praised Ceballos and urged coach Álvaro Arbeloa to give him a starting place in upcoming matches, especially after Jude Bellingham’s injury, which has limited the midfield options.
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Ceballos played a key role in organizing the midfield and regaining control of the attack, directly contributing to the decisive winning goal and reaffirming his importance as a reliable starter in crucial moments of matches.
With this victory, Real Madrid’s points tally rose to 54, closing the gap on league leaders Barcelona, who have 55 points. This makes each upcoming match even more crucial and exciting in the La Liga title race. The Royal Club is preparing for the upcoming fixtures with high morale, focusing on maintaining momentum and capitalizing on their players’ readiness to strengthen their chances of competing for the Spanish league title this season.
