Real Madrid have suffered one of their most shocking home defeats of the season, crashing 0–2 to Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu in a night of chaos that left fans stunned.
The match, meant to be a routine league fixture, quickly descended into turmoil as the hosts struggled to cope with both on-field errors and disciplinary issues.
The home crowd watched in disbelief as Real Madrid ended the game with just nine men, following two second-half red cards.
Referee Quintero Gonzalez’s report has now clarified exactly what occurred to spark the dismissals, adding further controversy to an already turbulent evening.
Off the pitch, the Bernabeu’s atmosphere was tense, with pundits debating whether Real Madrid’s recent struggles reflect deeper issues under their current management.
The main focus of the disciplinary fallout falls on Alvaro Carreras, a former Manchester United player who moved from Benfica to Madrid in the summer, who was sent off after confronting the referee.
According to AS, Quintero Gonzalez documented the precise words used by Carreras during the altercation: “You’re terrible.”
This verbal confrontation immediately earned Alvaro Carreras a second yellow card, resulting in his ejection from the game.
As per precedent outlined in Article 124 of the Disciplinary Code, Carreras faces a minimum two-game suspension, a sanction that could impact Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures.
Meanwhile, Fran Garcia also received a second yellow, leaving Madrid numerically disadvantaged and unable to recover from Celta Vigo’s clinical display.
The combination of disciplinary lapses and defensive errors allowed the visitors to capitalise and secure a memorable victory, sending shockwaves through La Liga and across Europe.
Analysts have pointed to Carreras’ prior Premier League experience with Manchester United as evidence of his high-level pedigree, making the send-off even more surprising for those who followed his career at Old Trafford.
The defeat adds to a growing sense of unease at the Bernabeu, with Real Madrid struggling to maintain consistency in both domestic and European competitions.
Carreras’ suspension, coupled with the team’s defensive frailties, poses a serious challenge for upcoming league matches, where they will need to regroup quickly to avoid further embarrassment.
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