On December 7, 2025,, Celta Vigo delivered a stunning 2-0 upset against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, halting the hosts’ perfect home record in La Liga for the 2025-26 season.
Williot Swedberg’s clinical double proved decisive as the visitors capitalized on a disorganized Madrid backline and repeated disciplinary errors, securing their first victory at this venue in almost twenty years.The Bernabéu atmosphere turned hostile as the match progressed, with sections of the home support openly jeering their team.
The sustained discontent reflected deepening frustration among fans who have grown increasingly impatient with a squad that has repeatedly fallen short of its usual standards this campaign.Real Madrid’s dip in form has now become impossible to ignore.
This defeat represented their first league loss on home soil this season and arrived amid a troubling sequence that has featured multiple red cards and defensive fragility.
The result leaves Carlo Ancelotti’s side four points adrift of league leaders Barcelona, having already surrendered points in surprising fashion against sides such as Elche and Girona.
Beyond the immediate blow to their domestic title hopes, the timing of the setback raises serious concerns ahead of a crucial Champions League encounter with Manchester City. With mounting injury problems and persistent issues around player discipline, the coaching staff faces an urgent challenge to rebuild cohesion and confidence across both club competitions.
