"Xabi Alonso would have hoped his side could build on their impressive midweek victory over Athletic Bilbao to keep pace with league leaders Barcelona, but the hosts' struggles in front of a low block came to the fore once again. Madrid were dealt an early blow as Eder Militao was forced off with a hamstring injury in the 24th minute, leaving them with a makeshift defence to see out the contest."
"The Galicians struck early after the break as some pedestrian defending opened the door for a splendid, improvised finish from Swedberg, who coolly flicked Byran Zaragoza's cross into the far corner with the outside of his boot. Madrid's implosion began shortly thereafter as Fran Garcia was shown two yellow cards within the span of two minutes just past the hour mark for careless fouls on Swedberg and Sergio Carreira."
Williot Swedberg scored twice in the second half to give Celta Vigo a 2-0 victory over nine-man Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid lost Eder Militao to a hamstring injury in the 24th minute, forcing a makeshift defence. Arda Guler, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham produced chances but failed to convert. Swedberg opened the scoring with an improvised flick from Bryan Zaragoza's cross. Fran Garcia received two quick yellow cards and was sent off, and Alvaro Carreras was dismissed for dissent in stoppage time. Swedberg added a late second to seal the win; Madrid sit four points behind Barcelona while Celta move to 10th on 19 points.
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