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