'Real Madrid had their usual luck' - Joan Laporta fumes at late winner against Celta Vigo

"Madrid won because of a foul that would have been called against us. Madrid had their usual luck yesterday. The win means Real Madrid are just one point behind Barcelona again, but Hansi Flick's side can extend their lead tonight with a win over Athletic Club."

"The foul on Fer, he goes in with both legs, takes him down. There is an action that deserves a yellow card, and the mistake is clear. Federico Valverde made it 2-1 to the visitors in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but there was plenty of controversy about his deflected strike."

Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 with a controversial late goal from Federico Valverde in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The strike was deflected and came after a disputed sequence where referees failed to award a free-kick for an apparent foul on Fer López. Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed frustration, stating Madrid benefited from favorable officiating. Celta Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez confirmed the foul was clear, noting the defender went in with both legs and deserved a yellow card. The victory closes the gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona to just one point, with Barcelona able to extend their lead with a win over Athletic Club.

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