Real Madrid suffered a stunning 0-2 loss to Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu. Celta striker Williot Swedberg scored both goals. He netted first in the 53rd minute with a clever backheel. Then.he sealed victory in the 90+3rd minute via a tap-in on the counter.
Moreover Madrid ended the game with nine men. Defender Éder Militão limped off injured after 24 minutes with a hamstring issue.
Controversial Decisions Unravel Madrid
Referee Alejandro Quintero González sparked outrage. Fran García received two yellows in quick succession at the 64th minute. Álvaro Carreras followed with a red for dissent in the 90+2nd minute.
However Celta faced no punishment for time-wasting. Jude Bellingham earned a yellow for re-entering the pitch without permission after an unpunished elbow. Even Endrick got sent off from the bench.
Alonso’s Scathing Attack
Xabi Alonso blasted the referee post-match. “The referee’s decisions drove us crazy,” he said. “The red to Carreras was something he was clearly looking for. He let Celta waste time and kept stopping play. I hated his performance.” Alonso also received a yellow card. Real Madrid TV called the officiating “horrific” and “pathetic.”
Dressing Room Turmoil
Tension boiled over inside. Players smashed items and blamed the referee. Senior stars calmed them, insisting “we lost the league ourselves.” Alonso skipped the immediate meeting.
Road Ahead
In conclusion, Barcelona now leads by four points. Despite the anger, Alonso urged focus. “We’re all united,” he declared. Madrid faces Manchester City in the Champions League next. They must react quickly to salvage their season.
