Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo to advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.

Real Madrid put their Clásico defeat behind them by reaching the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo in extra time.

Carlo Ancelotti fielded a new-look lineup following the loss to Barcelona, but the same big names scored the first goals.

After more than 30 minutes of play, Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock by grabbing the ball in his own half, racing down the left wing, and finishing into the far side of the net.

Celta Vigo would be disappointed, however, because they had clear penalty claims minutes before the goal. Andriy Lunin raced off his line and defeated Williot Swedber, but nothing was given.

Madrid doubled their lead right after the break. Mbappé passed the ball to Brahim Diaz, who found a racing Vinicius Junior who split two visiting defenders to make it 2-0.

With only two shots on target, it appeared that the hosts would easily advance to the next round. Lunin had to be quick on his feet to deal with chances from Fran Beltrán and Hugo Sotelo, but Madrid remained in control.

However, as the saying goes, a 2-0 lead is always the most vulnerable in football.

Jonathan Bamba, who has been linked with a move from Celta Vigo, entered the game and made an immediate impact. Eduardo Camavinga made a mistake that allowed the visitors to get the ball in the box, and the unmarked substitute made it 2-1.

Raúl Asencio committed a foul in the box on Bamba, resulting in a penalty. Marcos Alonso stepped up and calmly converted, sending the game into overtime.

Celta Vigo had another penalty claim turned down in the extra 30 minutes after Antonio Rudiger appeared to commit a handball. Madrid, barely scraping by, eventually scored the winning goal.

Substitutes Arda Guler and Endrick combined from outside the box, and the Brazilian's powerful shot found the far left corner before he took off his shirt in celebration.

Federico Valverde's late strike from downtown ensured Los Blancos avoided an embarrassing exit, and he added his fourth of the night for Madrid.

The hosts then began to compete in terms of goals.

Endrick completed his brace with a sublime backheel finish, leaving Celta Vigo to wonder what might have happened if they had held on.

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