Real Madrid's turbulent week hit a new low Sunday as they suffered a shocking 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo in La Liga – playing the final minutes with nine men after red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras. The loss leaves rivals Barcelona four points clear at the top of the table 🏆.
Williot Swedberg became Celta's hero with two second-half goals, while Madrid's nightmare deepened with defender Eder Militao leaving the pitch injured. The timing couldn't be worse – Xabi Alonso's squad faces Manchester City in the Champions League this Wednesday ⏳.
"We need to reset immediately," Alonso told reporters post-match. "Three points lost, but the Champions League gives us a chance to redeem ourselves."
Celta forward Borja Iglesias celebrated the upset: "We played smart, stayed composed – beating this team at the Bernabéu? Pure magic ✨."
In other La Liga action, Espanyol climbed to fifth place with a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano – their third straight victory. Roberto Fernandez's penalty sealed the deal, keeping them in striking distance of Atletico Madrid.
With the title race heating up and European football looming, all eyes are on how Madrid rebounds from this double blow of red cards and injuries 🤕⚡.
