Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey round of 16, but the extra half hour shouldn't overshadow some of the positives coming out of the match.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was one of the few players that walked out of the Santiago Bernabeu on the good side of the fans, but they were not in his good books.The French forward opened the

Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

Real Madrid are hoping to be the final team to qualify for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, and they are on course to do so after taking the lead in their last 16 tie against Celta Vigo.Carlo

Real Madrid advanced into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey by beating Celta Vigo 5-2 in extra time at the Santiago Bernabeu. A brilliant individual goal f

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

Kylian Mbappe lit up the Bernabeu on Thursday night as he dribbled from his own half to score a brilliant solo goal in Real Madrid's 5-2 extra-time victory over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey. The ...

(AP Photo/Pablo Garcia) Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, right, celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his side’s 2nd goal against Celta de Vigo during a Copa del Rey round of 16 soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain ...

Kylian Mbappé admitted he is now close to his best after scoring twice in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Las Palmas on Sunday, saying "I've adapted to the team now, and I can play as I want."

Celta Vigo would feel hard done by, though, as minutes before the goal, they had clear penalty claims. Andriy Lunin raced off his line and took out Williot Swedber  but nothing was given. ⚽️ ¡¡GOOOOL DEL REAL MADRID!

Atlético Madrid's victory in Salzburg secured their place in the Champions League Round of 16. The team's success is largely attributed to the combined efforts of Antoine Griezmann and Julián Álvarez,

Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a possible playoff against Manchester City.