Chicago Fire to sign winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo
Los Blancos secured safe passage, but not until the second half of extra-time with an Endrick double either side of a Fede Valverde goal. Three answers 1. How would Real Madrid react to the Super Cup final fiasco?
Real Madrid threw away a two-goal lead but eventually triumphed 5-2 after extra time against Celta Vigo on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with youngster Endrick netting twice.
Brazilian teenage striker Endrick came off the bench to score two goals in extra time and help Real Madrid rescue a hard-fought 5-2 win over Celta Vigo.
Real Madrid needed two goals from Endrick in extra time to get past Celta Vigo in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and avoid another embarrassing setback less than a week after losing 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Chicago Fire have announced the signing of winger Jonathan Bamba from LaLiga outfit Celta Vigo until 2027, with the option for a further year's extension. This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app Bamba will occupy an international spot on the Fire’s roster,
Bamba joins an attack that already features interesting names like Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, and Brian Gutiérrez. This quartet forms a mix of youth, talent, and experience that should give Chicago Fire offensive depth, something the team has lacked during the last seasons.
Celta pulled closer after Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga lost possession near the area and allowed Bamba to score in the 83rd, and the Vigo team evened the match early in stoppage time with a penalty kick converted by Alonso after Bamba was fouled inside the area.
By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Brazilian teenage striker Endrick came off the bench to score two goals in extra time and help Real Madrid rescue a hard-fought 5-2 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday that booked them a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
Arda Guler had scored to make it 3-0, but his effort was ruled out by VAR – and to make matters worse for Real Madrid, Jonathan Bamba has struck to set up a grandstand finish in the Spanish capital.
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