Real Madrid were stunned by Celta Vigo in a shock La Liga defeat, finishing the game with nine men. Celta’s Williot Swedberg scored twice, including the opener shortly after half-time. Real Madrid received two red cards, with Fran Garcia sent off after two quick yellow cards and Alvaro Carreras also dismissed late in the match for dissent and abusive language.
The defeat increases pressure on manager Xabi Alonso, especially after he admitted earlier in the week that he held talks with president Florentino Perez about the team’s poor form. Real Madrid missed big chances from Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe, leaving them four points behind Barcelona at the top of the table.
The loss comes as Real deal with injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Éder Militao, adding to their defensive problems. Focus now shifts to a crucial Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.
