La Liga leaders Real Madrid draw Celta Vigo 2-2

ISTANBUL

Spanish La Liga leaders Real Madrid drew Celta Vigo 2-2 as the other title contenders Barcelona narrowed the gap with their historic rivals at the top of the football league.

Celta Vigo's Fedor Smolov scored the opening goal in the 7th minute while Real Madrid responded in the 52nd minute by Toni Kroos and Sergio Ramos netted the second goal from a penalty shot in the 65th minute.

The La Liga leaders could not stop Mina Lorenzo's goal in the 85th minute which took Celta Vigo out of the relegation zone.

Barcelona defeated Getafe 2-1 in Saturday's La Liga match to chase league leaders Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are leading the La Liga with 53 points, followed by Barcelona that secured 52 points.