Celta Stun Real Madrid with Shock 2-0 Victory at the Bernabéu
So let me walk you through what happened in this surprising La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo—a match that ended with a 2-0 defeat for Los Blancos and left the Bernabéu crowd stunned. It was one of those nights where things just refused to go Real Madrid’s way, and the frustration was felt everywhere: on the pitch, in the stands, and clearly in the post-match comments from manager Xabi Alonso.
Right from the start, the match seemed to shift off balance. An early injury to Éder Militão completely disrupted Madrid’s rhythm and game plan. You could tell the team needed time to mentally recover from the setback, and during that window, Celta Vigo found their momentum. Lucas Bergvall Swedberg became the star of the evening, scoring twice and silencing the home crowd as Madrid struggled to build any consistent threat. The goals were taken well, and Celta played with a freedom Madrid never quite managed to match.
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As the game went on, the pressure only grew. Real Madrid weren’t short on effort, but the flow just wasn’t there. Even more tension was added when Álvaro Carreras was shown a red card—a decision Alonso later described as “very debatable.” Madrid played with ten men, and ironically, that’s when they arguably looked more dangerous, pushing forward with urgency and fighting for every ball. But by then, Celta were in full control and managed the match cleverly, slowing things down and disrupting Madrid’s attempts to build up any rhythm.
Xabi Alonso didn’t hide his frustration afterward. He admitted the performance wasn’t what the team had planned, especially after preparing to play at a high tempo following their previous match. Injuries, he said, are piling up and taking a toll on the squad’s stability. He also pointed out that the refereeing left them unsettled, calling it “too permissive” and expressing his displeasure about how the game was handled.
Still, Alonso remained composed about the bigger picture. He stressed unity, responsibility, and the need for self-criticism. He reminded everyone that it’s a long season, and while defeats like this hurt—especially at home—they are not decisive. The focus now shifts immediately to their upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City, a chance, as he put it, “to remove this bad taste” and show a better version of themselves.
In the end, Madrid walked away disappointed, the fans walked away angry, and Celta Vigo walked away with a massive result. But as Alonso said, the only direction they can look now is forward. And Wednesday’s match will tell us a lot about this team’s response.
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