What a weekend in La Liga! Real Madrid suffered a stunning 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu, ending the match with just nine men after 🔴🔴 red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras.
Celta’s Wiliot Swedberg was the hero, striking twice in the second half to seal the upset. The loss leaves Real Madrid second in the table, four points behind Barcelona, heading into their Champions League clash with Manchester City this Wednesday.
To make things worse, defender Eder Militao went off injured on a night Real fans will want to forget fast. "We have to turn the page as soon as possible," said coach Xabi Alonso. "It’s only three points, and we’ll react in Europe."
Over at the RCDE Stadium, Espanyol kept the momentum rolling with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. Roberto Fernandez coolly converted a first-half penalty to power Manolo Gonzalez’s side into fifth place, just four points behind Atletico Madrid with a game in hand.
La Liga drama is alive and kicking—bring on the next round! ⚽🔥
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Two players sent off for Real Madrid in shock home loss to Celta Vigo
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