Whistlestorms at the Bernabeu: Real Madrid Hit with Four Suspensions After Celta Vigo Showdown

Aftermath and sanctions

Some Real Madrid players voiced strong complaints about the referee.

The Spanish Football Federation's Competition Committee announced sanctions on Real Madrid players following the incident, a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu on Sunday, in La Liga's round 15.

The match saw two Real Madrid players sent off: Ferran Garcia and Dani Carvajal, triggering protests from players such as Rodrygo Goes and Fede Valverde, with Endrick Felipe also sent off while the bench was in use.

According to Marca, Endrick Felipe will be suspended for two matches for protesting the refereeing; Carvajal also two matches for conduct not toward the referees, the same sanction noted for Dani Carvajal.

As for Ferran Garcia, the punishment is one match after he collected two yellow cards within 60 seconds.

Punchline 1: If referees handed out yellow cards for drama, Madrid would be rich beyond their wildest dreams.

Punchline 2: In La Liga, the bench is the loudest sector when the whistle blows — talk about off-pitch entertainment.