On 25th April 2023, Girona’s loaned striker Taty Castellanos had a memorable performance, while Real Madrid and their coach Carlo Ancelotti had a disappointing night in Girona, prompting an apology to the fans.
The Argentine football player Castellanos made history by being the first player in 75 years to score four goals in a LaLiga match against Real Madrid, leading his team to a 4-2 victory over the Champions League experts.
A 24-year-old player with 50 MLS goals became the 10th person to score four or more goals against Real Madrid. He was the first player to achieve this since Robert Lewandowski in the Champions League semifinals of 2012-13.
Castellanos scored four home goals against Real Madrid, putting him in the same company as four other players who have achieved the same feat in the past. These players are Vantolra, Martinez, Emilin, and Echevarria.
Madrid, led by Ancelotti, have fallen behind Barcelona by 11 points and their chances of defending their title are almost impossible after this loss, even though they have played one more match.
Ancelotti apologized to fans after the game, acknowledging that the team was nervous from the beginning and lost control, leading to conceding a goal before half-time and making it an uphill battle. He reassured fans that the team is also hurting but will be in good shape for the upcoming Copa final and Champions League semis.
Ancelotti faced difficulties as Karim Benzema got injured in the match against Celta Vigo, and Thibaut Courtois had to stay back due to stomach issues. Other players were also absent.