Bellingham’s Bloody Battle and Bizarre Booking

The drama escalated significantly when Jude Bellingham was left with blood streaming down his face. An accidental elbow from Celta Vigo’s Borja Iglesias in a midfield challenge resulted in a nasty cut above the Englishman’s right eye. Bellingham required immediate medical attention off the pitch. However, upon his return, the night took another strange turn.

Despite reportedly receiving permission from the fourth official to re-enter, the on-field referee issued a controversial yellow card to a patched-up Bellingham for returning to the pitch without his explicit consent. To his credit, the midfielder showed immense resilience, playing the full 90 minutes despite the injury and the baffling booking.

A Cascade of Red Cards

Real Madrid’s frustrations ultimately boiled over, leading to an astonishing disciplinary collapse. The team’s composure completely unravelled, resulting in three red cards that sealed their fate.

Defensive Disarray

The meltdown began in the 64th minute. Defender Fran García received two yellow cards in less than a minute for a pair of reckless tackles, earning him an early dismissal. Later, in the dying moments of stoppage time, Álvaro Carreras also saw red. He was sent off for either dissent or two quick yellow cards, reducing Madrid to nine men on the pitch.

Frustration on the Bench

Remarkably, the chaos was not confined to the players in action. Unused substitute Endrick was also shown a red card. He was dismissed from the bench for protesting one of the referee’s decisions too vehemently. This moment perfectly captured the home side’s complete loss of control.

Celta Vigo Capitalises as Madrid Crumbles

While Real Madrid fell apart, Celta Vigo remained composed and clinical. Forward Williot Swedberg became the hero for the visitors, scoring two goals to secure a historic and unexpected victory at the Bernabéu. In addition to the defeat and disciplinary crisis, Madrid’s problems were compounded by another injury. Key defender Éder Militão was forced off in the first half with what appeared to be a serious hamstring injury, adding another significant concern for the team’s management.

Conclusion

The 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo was far more than just a defeat for Real Madrid; it was a night of utter catastrophe. From Jude Bellingham’s bloody injury and perplexing yellow card to a shocking tally of three red cards and another potential long-term injury, the team imploded. This result shatters their home fortress illusion and raises serious questions about the squad’s discipline under pressure. It was a historic win for Celta Vigo and a night to forget for Madrid, who must now regroup and address the significant fallout. More details on match statistics can be found on the La Liga Official Website.