Madrid, Dec 7 (NA) — Real Madrid lost 0-2 at home to Celta Vigo in a match corresponding to the 15th round of the La Liga, held at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. According to Agencia Noticias Argentinas, the visiting team's goals were scored by Williot Swedberg in the 8th and 48th minutes, both in the second half. Meanwhile, the Spanish capital's team was left with nine players on the field following the expulsions of Francisco García in the 19th minute and Álvaro Carreras in the 47th minute of the second period. With this result, the team led by Xabi Alonso remain in second place in the championship with 36 points, but have moved further away from Barcelona, the leader of La Liga with 40 points, who defeated Real Betis 5-3 away last Saturday. Real Madrid struggled to find its rhythm in the match and never managed to impose its game on an opponent that was seeking a historic victory to move away from the relegation zone. The 21-year-old attacker received a precise pass from Iago Aspas, got past the Belgian goalkeeper, and scored the 2-0. In other matches of the round, Elche thrashed Girona 3-0, partly thanks to a blunder by Argentine goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Additionally, defenders Francisco García and Álvaro Carreras were sent off for two yellow cards, leaving the team with nine players on the Santiago Bernabéu pitch. With a significant numerical advantage, Celta Vigo managed to extend the lead and seal the victory with another great goal from Swedberg. During the first half, the game was even and there were practically no dangerous chances. However, the match opened up in the second half with a fantastic goal from Swede Williot Swedberg, who chipped the ball into the bottom corner, stuck to the left post and out of the reach of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. From that moment on, it became an uphill battle for the white team to find an equalizer.
