The Digest:
Real Madrid fell to a stunning 0–2 defeat at home against mid-table Celta Vigo on Sunday, with substitute Swedberg scoring twice. Rooted in the storm of a turbulent match, the hosts finished with nine men after two red cards and injuries, ceding ground to Barcelona in the title race.
Key Points
- Swedberg scored in the 54th and 90+3 minutes for Celta Vigo.
- Fran García received a straight red card, reducing Madrid to 10 men.
- Teenager Endrick was sent off from the bench without touching the ball.
- Jude Bellingham suffered a bloody gash above his eye during play.
- Coach Xabi Alonso confronted García and later criticized the referee.
- The loss leaves Madrid four points behind leaders Barcelona.
- Social media reactions ranged from shock to ridicule over Madrid’s collapse.
In a night where discipline unraveled, and luck turned cruel, Madrid’s stumble serves as a stark reminder: even giants can fall in the storm of a single match.
Sources: Goal
