For the first time in eight years, Real Madrid lost to Celta Vigo at their home ground, the Bernabeu. Xabi Alonso's team delivered a lackluster performance, even finishing the match with only nine players.
Williot Swedberg's brace secured a crucial three points for the visitors, leaving Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in the title race.
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In the first half, Real lacked attacking ideas and even made repeated mistakes in defense. Only luck prevented the home team from conceding a goal, after errors by Raul Asencio and Thibaut Courtois.
Celta defended very solidly and only needed a momentary lapse from the home team to score the winning goal. In the 53rd minute, Swedberg received a cross from his teammate on the left wing before finishing with a stylish shot, beating Courtois.
In a difficult situation, Real Madrid further complicated matters with Fran Garcia receiving two consecutive yellow cards in one minute. Despite their relentless efforts in the final 20 minutes, the home team couldn't even score an equalizer.
Tensions escalated in injury time when referee Quintero issued two yellow cards to send Alvaro Carreras off. Immediately after this, Celta Vigo attacked and scored a dramatic 2-0 victory. Swedberg comfortably dribbled past the goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball into the empty net in the 90+3 minute.
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