Real Madrid Stunned by Celta Vigo in Chaotic LaLiga Clash

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat at home to Celta Vigo in a LaLiga match marred by two red cards and a late goal that sealed the victory for the visitors. The loss, which was Real Madrid's first at the Santiago Bernabéu in all competitions this season, leaves them trailing league leaders Barcelona by four points.

The match began with both teams vying for control, but neither side managed to break the deadlock in the first half. Celta Vigo's goalkeeper, Ionut Radu, proved to be a formidable barrier, denying Real Madrid's attempts, including a header from Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid also suffered an early setback when Éder Militão was forced off the pitch due to injury.

The second half saw Celta Vigo take the lead in the 54th minute with a clever goal by Swedish substitute Williot Swedberg, who flicked a cross past Thibaut Courtois. The goal stunned the home crowd and put Real Madrid on the back foot.

Real Madrid's hopes of a comeback were further dashed when Fran García received two yellow cards in quick succession in the 64th minute, reducing them to ten men. García's expulsions stemmed from fouls deemed reckless by the referee. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Real Madrid pressed forward in search of an equalizer, but Celta Vigo's defense held firm. Kylian Mbappé had a chance to score, but his attempt landed on the roof of the net.

As the match entered stoppage time, tensions flared, and Álvaro Carreras was shown a straight red card for dissent after directing insults at the referee. With nine men, Real Madrid's chances of salvaging a point were all but over. Swedberg then capitalized on the chaos, rounding Courtois to score his second goal and secure a 2-0 victory for Celta Vigo. An unused Madrid substitute, Endrick, was also shown a red card for complaining.

The defeat marks Celta Vigo's first win at the Santiago Bernabéu in 19 years. Celta Vigo's coach, Claudio Giráldez, has been under pressure to turn around the team's form, and this victory could be a turning point. Celta Vigo climbed to 10th in the La Liga table. Real Madrid's manager, Xabi Alonso, expressed his disappointment with the refereeing decisions, stating that they "threw us off balance". He acknowledged that his team is upset with both the game and the result. Real Madrid has won only two of their last seven matches across all competitions.

The ill-disciplined performance from Real Madrid will likely result in suspensions for García and Carreras, adding to Xabi Alonso's selection woes. Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the Champions League next Wednesday.