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Real Madrid Fall 2–0 to Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu as Barcelona’s Lead Widens

The defeat leaves Xabi Alonso under heavier scrutiny before Manchester City visits in the Champions League.

Overview

  • Celta Vigo won 2–0 in Madrid, turning Real’s previous advantage into a four-point deficit to Barcelona in LaLiga.
  • Referee Alejandro Quintero González sent off Fran García in the 65th minute and Álvaro Carreras in stoppage time.
  • Some outlets report additional dismissals around the final whistle for Endrick and a Real official, which other reports do not confirm.
  • Xabi Alonso said the team was angry and criticized the officiating while acknowledging the need to respond together.
  • Bayern loanee Bryan Zaragoza assisted the opener for Celta, with Sportbild reporting a roughly €12 million buy option that could become mandatory based on minutes played and Celta’s league finish.