Real Madrid took a huge blow at the Santiago Bernabéu. In front of their home crowd, the Merengue lost 0-2 to Celta Vigo, a result as surprising as it was deserved given the alarming performance displayed by the Madrid team.
Is this the final straw for Real Madrid? Unable to impose their rhythm, Xabi Alonso’s men were punished by a brace from Williot Swedberg, who had a monumental match and became the unexpected tormentor of Real.
The evening descended into chaos when Fran Garcia, already struggling, received two yellow cards in the span of two minutes, provoking Xabi Alonso’s exasperation. Reduced to ten men, Real paradoxically played better, creating several dangerous situations but failing to breach the Galician defense. However, the nightmare intensified: in stoppage time, Alvaro Carreras was sent off as well, leaving the Madrid team to finish the match with nine players, completely overwhelmed.
Alonso fired?
Overwhelmed in intensity, nervous, and disorganized in their play, Real Madrid seems more fragile than ever. And the penalty in the standings is heavy: the Madrid team now trails FC Barcelona by four points, solid leaders.
A poor performance that stands out… and could leave lasting effects. Xabi Alonso, already struggling with his squad, may pay the price for this resounding defeat.
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