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Real Madrid's Defensive Woes Deepen After Celta Vigo Loss
12/8/2025
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- Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Celta Vigo, raising defensive concerns ahead of their Champions League match against Manchester City.
- Éder Militão left in the first half with an injury and was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger.
- Red cards for Fran García and Álvaro Carreras left Madrid four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
- Militão's injury history includes cruciate ligament tears, and Real Madrid are missing defenders such as Dean Huijsen and David Alaba.
