Double Yellows and a Loss of Composure on the Pitch

The first blow for Real Madrid came in the 64th minute, when Fran García saw a second yellow card in quick succession. The reason: two fouls on Celta players judged by the referee as reckless, earning him an automatic red card. With that decision, the Whites were left with ten men while trailing on the scoreboard.

That moment marked a turning point — the numerical disadvantage completely disrupted Real Madrid’s game plan, forcing a tactical readjustment and costing them much of their control and attacking rhythm.

Protests, Loss of Control and Carreras’ Final Red

As the match wound down and desperation grew, tensions boiled over. In the final minutes, Álvaro Carreras received a straight red card for an outburst directed at the referee: according to the official report, he insulted the match official after a controversial decision. That remark—“an insult toward the referee”—left no room for leniency, resulting in a direct sending-off, leaving Real Madrid with nine men.

What began as frustration ended in a full disciplinary collapse. The referee interpreted Carreras’s comment as a serious act of dissent, which under the laws of the game warrants immediate red card. With two players down, a comeback was out of the question and the match slipped away.

Aftermath: Celta’s Victory, Madrid’s Crisis, and Imminent Suspensions

The expulsions of Fran García and Carreras were anything but incidental — they defined the match. With a man disadvantage, Celta de Vigo took advantage: stretched the pitch, exploited gaps, and eventually sealed the win. The final 0–2 score reflected more than just goals — it exposed Real Madrid’s fractures in discipline, focus, and mental strength.

Furthermore, Carreras—and likely García—face additional suspensions or disciplinary sanctions for their conduct and accumulation of cards. This kind of breakdown can weigh heavily in a season’s campaign when every match counts.