Cancelo in spotlight after controversy at Albacete-Barcelona | OneFootball

At the 39th minute of the Albacete - Barcelona match (1-2), which was part of the quarter-finals of the King's Cup, João Cancelo was involved in a play that left the home team players asking for his expulsion. The former Benfica player - who renews with promise - had a clash with Bernabéu, risking a second yellow card, having received the first at 15'.

Confusion erupted on the field, at a time when Barcelona had just scored through Lamine Yamal, assisted by Frenkie de Jong, but the referee did not yield to the protests and maintained the decision not to send the Portuguese defender to the locker room early.

Flick quickly understood the situation and took precautions, not wanting to follow the same path as Real Madrid (eliminated in Albacete) by taking Cancelo off at halftime and replacing him with Cubarsí, who then partnered in the defense with Eric García, and it was Ronald Araújo who moved to the right flank.

However, according to the analysis of arbitration expert Iturralde, the action did not warrant disciplinary action. According to the former referee, citing As, despite the force of the contact, the fact that Cancelo stepped on the opponent after clearing the ball means that the play "is not considered a reason for admonishment".

The quarter-finals of the King's Cup, played in a single match, continue this Wednesday with the Alavés - Real Sociedad and Valencia - Athletic challenges, and conclude on Thursday with the clash between Betis and Atlético de Madrid.

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