Real Madrid wants to appeal the red card shown to goalkeeper Lunin! | OneFootball

The Ukrainian received a red card in EL .

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The latest chapter in Spanish football's greatest rivalry delivered all the drama expected of El Clásico, but the fireworks continued long after the final whistle. While Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, the triumph was quickly overshadowed by a fiery post-match confrontation that has resulted in disciplinary action.

The catalyst for the incident was a contentious second-half decision. In the 72nd minute, coach Xabi Alonso's choice to substitute Vinícius Júnior ignited a visible fury in the Brazilian star, who stormed off the pitch, and a reported verbal exchange between the player and his coach later surfaced.

This tension boiled over after the match concluded. As members of Barcelona's bench reportedly engaged with Vinícius, Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin rushed onto the field in what appeared to be an act of defense for his teammate. The referee's response was immediate, showing Lunin a straight red card for his actions.

However, the story does not end there. According to reports from Mario Cortegana, Real Madrid, firm in their belief that Lunin was acting as a peacemaker, are preparing to formally appeal the sending-off. The club's decision to challenge the ruling sets the stage for the next phase of this unfolding controversy, ensuring the fallout from this fiery Clásico will continue.