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Celta Vigo earn shock 2-0 win at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid implode

Celta Vigo earn shock 2-0 win at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid implode

Summary

In a La Liga match, Celta Vigo defeated Real Madrid 2-0, despite Real finishing with only nine players. Williot Swedberg scored both goals for Celta Vigo, one with a heel flick and the other in added time. This loss ended Real Madrid's perfect home record for the current league season.

Key Facts

  • Celta Vigo won 2-0 against Real Madrid in a La Liga match at the Bernabeu.
  • Williot Swedberg scored both goals for Celta Vigo in the 53rd minute and stoppage time.
  • Real Madrid finished the game with nine players due to red cards.
  • The defeat brought Real Madrid four points behind league leaders Barcelona.
  • Celta Vigo moved up from 14th to 10th in the league standings.
  • Real Madrid had not lost a home game this league season before this match.
  • Celta's goalkeeper, Ionut Radu, made several key saves to keep Real Madrid from scoring.
  • Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach, critiqued the team's performance and referee decisions.

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