Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u as Celta Vigo produced one of the upsets of the season, handing the hosts a costly setback in the La Liga title race. The loss, marked by loud boos from frustrated home fans, leaves Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona.<\/p>\n
The visitors were organised, energetic, and clinical in front of goal, while Madrid looked unusually flat and disconnected throughout the encounter. Celta\u2019s breakthrough arrived in the 53rd minute when rising talent Williot Swedberg capitalised on a defensive lapse, slotting in the opener that stunned the home crowd.<\/p>\n
Madrid\u2019s night went from bad to worse shortly after. Defender Fran Garc\u00eda was shown a red card in the 64th minute for a reckless challenge, leaving the hosts with 10 men for the remainder of the match. Despite Xabi Alonso\u2019s attempts to shuffle his tactics, Madrid struggled to create meaningful chances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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