In La Liga’s 15th round, Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 0-2 home defeat to Celta Vigo, extending their recent struggles to just one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five league matches, which saw them drop a total of 9 points. The situation has turned dire, but what’s even more alarming is that the team is running out of defenders. In this match, Real Madrid set a new record, as none of their four starting defenders managed to finish the game.
Militão was forced off after just 24 minutes due to injury, with Rudiger replacing him. In the 54th minute, starting right-back, Raúl Asensio, was also substituted by Rodrigo. The crisis worsened in the 64th minute when Fran García received a second yellow card and was sent off, leaving Real Madrid with just 10 players. The situation spiraled further in the 92nd minute when Álvaro Carerras also earned a second yellow and was sent off, leaving the team with only 9 players on the pitch.
Interestingly, this marked only the fifth time in Real Madrid’s history that two players were sent off in a La Liga home match, the last occurrence dating back to a 2005 clash with Valencia. The collapse of their defense has left the team in a dire situation, with 6 of their 10 defenders now sidelined due to injuries: Carvajal, Arnold, Heissen, Alaba, Mendy, and now Militão, who was also forced off in this match.
With Fran García and Carerras receiving red cards, they will miss the next match away at Alavés. Currently, Real Madrid only has two first-team defenders available: Rudiger and Raúl Asensio. Before that, however, they will need to face a crucial Champions League clash against Manchester City, relying on a defensive line already ravaged by injuries and suspensions. This adds an extra layer of pressure, as the team will have to hold their ground in an essential European match while managing a compromised squad. It’s a situation that mirrors the unpredictability of a Bangla Cricket Live match, where a series of unexpected events can flip the game on its head in a flash.