Referee Quintero González’s official match report has shed new light on the dramatic and highly emotional night at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid’s shock 0–2 defeat to Celta Vigo spiraled into one of the season’s most controversial refereeing episodes.
From unusual cautions to touchline clashes, the report captures a Madrid side boiling with frustration and a refereeing performance that left players, staff, and fans stunned.
A Night of Cards: Six Yellows and a Rare Booking for Bellingham
The referee issued six yellow cards to Real Madrid players, but the standout moment came with Jude Bellingham’s bizarre caution.
According to the report, the English midfielder was booked for entering the pitch “without authorization” after receiving medical attention.
The twist?
Footage clearly shows the fourth official giving him permission. and Bellingham had only left the pitch to treat a bloody head injury caused by an unpunished elbow from Borja Iglesias. The incident sparked immediate outrage on the Madrid bench.
Fran García’s One-Minute Implosion
Real Madrid’s night took a major hit when Fran García was sent off in the second half. The left-back received two yellow cards in just one minute for reckless challenges, leaving Madrid with ten men and shifting the momentum firmly toward Celta Vigo.
Madrid Lose Their Cool: Protests Everywhere
As the match slipped away, emotions ran high. Rodrygo, Valverde, and Álvaro Carreras were all booked for protesting decisions late in the game.
Carreras’s frustration peaked in the 90th minute when he earned a second yellow card. His words to the referee recorded word-for-word in the report summed up Real Madrid’s mood:
“You’re terrible.”
Endrick Sent Off From the Bench
One of the most striking moments involved Endrick, who never even stepped onto the pitch.
The referee claims the Brazilian rushed toward the fourth official shouting aggressively and had to be restrained by Madrid staff. His reaction earned him a direct red card from the bench a rare and dramatic scene.
Carvajal’s Tunnel Clash
The tension did not end with the final whistle.
In the tunnel, Dani Carvajal confronted the referee, delivering a cutting remark that was included in the report:
“The level you play at, and then you’re crying in the press conference.”

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