📸 Was that really a red? Real star sent off in the derby | OneFootball

The Derbi Madrileño between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid has truly had everything so far and could be turned completely on its head again in the final stages.

With the score at 3-2 for Los Blancos, Fede Valverde tackled his opponent Alex Baena rather roughly from behind. For referee José Luis Munuera Montero, it was clear: he showed the Real star the red card. But was it really a red?

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Numerous Real players and coach Álvaro Arbeloa protested vehemently after the sending off of the superstar, who had previously scored for Real. But it was all in vain. Real had to survive the final minutes with ten men and ultimately still won 3-2.

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