Manager Slams “Poor” Officiating for “Driving Team Crazy” Amid Two Red Cards, As Los Blancos Trail Barcelona by Four Points.

Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso unleashed a scathing attack on match official Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez following Sunday’s humiliating 2-0 home loss to Celta Vigo in La Liga, claiming a barrage of “poor decisions” “drove the team crazy” and fueled their downfall, as reported by sportblits.com.

Alonso‘s Post-Match Fury: “Unhinged” by Refereeing

In his press conference, Alonso, quoted by Fabrizio Romano, didn’t hold back: “I did not like the referee’s decisions at all. It was poor. The decisions drove us crazy.” He zeroed in on the controversial red card to left-back Álvaro Carreras in stoppage time, branding it “something he was clearly looking for.”

The 44-year-old coach, who succeeded Carlo Ancelotti last summer, lambasted Quintero for “let[ting] Celta waste time,” failing to issue warnings, and “ke[eping] stopping play every time,” which disrupted Madrid‘s rhythm: “He was very permissive… I didn’t like the performance.” Alonso admitted the officiating left his side “unhinged” and “out of control,” exacerbating an already chaotic affair.

Match Recap: Two Reds Seal Celta‘s Historic Triumph

The Bernabéu meltdown on December 7 saw Celta, snapping a 19-year drought at the venue, strike first via Williot Swedberg‘s 53rd-minute tap-in, assisted by Bryan Zaragoza. Fran García‘s double yellow (61st and 63rd) reduced Madrid to 10 men, before Carreras‘ dissent-triggered second booking (90+2‘) left them with nine. Swedberg sealed it with a 90+3 finish off Iago Aspas‘s cross, as Thibaut Courtois made seven saves in vain.

An early Éder Militão injury (23rd) compounded woes, with Alonso noting: “From the beginning, that injury to Militão hurt us… We almost reacted when we were down 1-0.” Madrid dominated possession (57.6%) and shots (23-7), but Celta capitalized ruthlessly, earning their first Bernabéu win since 2006.

Sack Talk? Alonso Eyes Man City Redemption

Amid whispers of mounting pressure, Madrid now fourth on 29 points, four behind leaders Barcelona after 16 games, Alonso dismissed firing rumors: “I’m not thinking of that. I’m thinking of Real Madrid vs Man City. I’m just thinking of Wednesday’s game. We’re all united, all together.“

The former Madrid midfielder, echoing club ethos, stressed collective accountability: “We all take the blame… We have to show another side on Wednesday.” Facing Pep Guardiola‘s City in the UCL last-16 first leg, Alonso urged focus amid a “tight” injury crisis.

Broader Backlash: Madrid TV Joins Fray, Celta Rejoices

Real Madrid TV piled on, dubbing the officiating “made in Negreira“, a nod to past VAR scandals, while Reddit erupted, with fans decrying a “rage-bait” ref but others slamming Madrid‘s “worst performance” in years. Celta‘s Borja Iglesias countered: “We earned it on merit.“

As La Liga intensifies, Barcelona loom large, Alonso‘s rant risks RFEF sanctions, but his passion underscores the stakes. Can Madrid channel this “anger” into City glory, or does the title slip further away?