Real Madrid suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to bottom-placed Celta Vigo in a chaotic night at the Bernabeu, finishing the match with nine men and missing the chance to close the four-point gap on leaders Barcelona. Xabi Alonso’s side were stunned when Williot Swedberg produced a brilliant second-half finish to put the visitors ahead, igniting fury and disbelief among the home supporters.

The night quickly spiralled out of control for Los Blancos as Fran Garcia received two rapid yellow cards for reckless challenges, leaving Real reeling. The pressure mounted as Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior all failed to deliver when their team needed inspiration the most, drawing loud boos from the disillusioned crowd desperate for a title-chase boost.

Real’s misery was compounded late on when Alvaro Carreras was also dismissed after picking up two cautions, before Swedberg rounded off an unforgettable night with a composed finish past Thibaut Courtois to secure his brace. With frustration boiling over and momentum slipping away, is this the moment the title race tilts firmly in Barcelona’s favour? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news