Real Madrid's Chicharito from Mexico is congratulated by his teammates after he scored a goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between RC Celta and Real Madrid, at the Balaídos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Sunday, April 26, 2015. (Photo: AP)
Javier Hernandez scored twice as Real Madrid fought back for a thrilling 4-2 win at Celta Vigo on Sunday to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona.
Four days after Hernandez's late goal put Madrid into the Champions League semifinals, the Mexico striker struck a brace to help an injury-depleted Madrid hold off Celta's vigorous challenge and stay two points behind Barcelona with five rounds left.
Celta forward Manuel "Nolito" Agudo scored in the ninth minute to start a five-goal flurry in the first half.
Goals from Toni Kroos and Hernandez put Madrid ahead, Santi Mina equalized for 2-2 and James Rodriguez restored Madrid's advantage in the 44th.
With Celta pressing, Hernandez scored his second on the break in the 69th to secure victory.
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