Real Madrid ventured to Celta Vigo’s Balaidos stadium in Galicia needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit to advance to the Copa del Rey semifinals. In the end, Celta held their nerve to secure a 2-2 draw and advance 4-3 on aggregate.
The Celts earned a first half advantage when Danilo turned the ball into his own net, his second own goal in his last three appearances. A shot from John Guidetti was brilliantly saved by Kiko Casilla, but the rebound deflected off Danilo and into the net.
Celta scores!! You don't want to be Danilo right now... #CopadelRey https://t.co/K1bOnQ0Wz3
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 25, 2017
With Real needing two goals to overturn the deficit, Cristiano Ronaldo came to the rescue with a superb free kick in the 62nd minute. While Ronaldo had a number of chances in the match - Real had 15 shots throughout - this was a special effort from the Portuguese.
RONALDO!! Astonishing free-kick from @Cristiano gets @realmadriden the tie! #CopadelRey https://t.co/RB6P1selS8
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 25, 2017
As Real went in search of the all-important second goal, Celta’s Daniel Wass scored in the 85th minute to seal their place in the semis.
Looks like it's over for @realmadriden... 2-1 https://t.co/0nf2A8EtAH
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 25, 2017
Lucas Vazquez scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute, but it was too little, too late for the reigning European champions.
Yep, with @realmadriden you can never be so sure!! Lucas makes it 2-2!! #CopadelRey https://t.co/j4ED0U5Krb
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) January 25, 2017
Real now have only one win in their last five matches, a bleak run of form that’s been unseen since Zinedine Zidane was appointed manager. They’ll now need to turn their attention quickly to a crucial La Liga match with Real Sociedad on Sunday.
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