• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Fans and commentators can't work out why Angel Correa was sent off in the Madrid derby

Home> Football

Updated 21:17 25 Feb 2023 GMTPublished 21:16 25 Feb 2023 GMT

Fans and commentators can't work out why Angel Correa was sent off in the Madrid derby

The forward's controversial red card left many viewers utterly bemused.

Tom Fenton

Tom Fenton

Derby clashes are often filled with heated moments and the odd red card - but one sending of during Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid left even the commentators stunned.

The game itself ended in a 1-1 draw, with late goals by Jose Maria Gimenez and Alvaro ensuring that both sides shared the points.

However, late drama aside, much of the post-match talk concerned the red card that Atletico forward Angel Correa picked up on the hour mark.

The incident saw Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger drop to the ground clutching his chest as Mario Hermoso went to take a throw-in.

As you might expect, the off-the-ball incident was reviewed by VAR, and subsequently by referee Jesus Gil Manzano on the pitch-side monitor.

Advert

To the dismay of even the commentators, Correa was shown a straight red card for seemingly elbowing the former Chelsea defender. Check out the moment for yourself below.


Former Real Madrid star Steve McManaman, providing co-commentary for the host broadcaster, stated while analysing the incident: “There’s nothing in that. How can you give a red card for that?

Advert

"Rudiger goes down as if he’s been punched by the heavyweight champion of the world.”

The reaction on social media was broadly similar, with many left shocked by Rudiger's theatics.

One Twitter user commented: "absolute joke of a decision that."

A second person added: "Yellow at best, taking the mick in La Liga", while a third wrote, "that's a yellow what a joke."

Advert

Eagle-eyed viewers spotted Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone's immediate reaction to the game-changing moment.

The Argentine appeared to make a gesture illustrating the massive size difference between Correa and Rudiger to show how much the German play-acted.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was left baffled by the decision to send off Correa.
Alamy

The 1-1 draw does very little to help Real in their quest to defend the La Liga title, with Barcelona currently sitting on a seven point lead at the top of the table with a game in hand over their great rivals.

Advert

Xavi's men travel to Almeria on Sunday with the chance to extend their lead, before they meet Los Blancos on Thursday for the Copa del Rey Semi-final first leg.

Its a defining period for both of the giants of Spanish football, who meet three times in just over a month.

Featured Image Credit: Twitter/viaplaysportsuk

Topics: Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, La Liga, Real Madrid, Football

Tom Fenton
Tom Fenton

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

9 hours ago
10 hours ago
11 hours ago
12 hours ago
  • 9 hours ago

    Man Utd 'decide' new striker target after accepting defeat in Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga

    Manchester United have another striker on their radar after losing out on Viktor Gyokeres.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Marcus Rashford has made his feelings clear on Harry Kane amid Bayern Munich links to Man Utd outcast

    Marcus Rashford would relish the opportunity to play with Harry Kane judging by his comments about the Bayern Munich star.

    Football
  • 11 hours ago

    Scott McTominay's next Napoli team-mate has already walked out on club

    The player claimed that his former manager called him a 'troublemaker'.

    Football
  • 12 hours ago

    Women's Euros star receives ban for first group match after incident that happened 355 days ago

    A player will have to wait for her first appearance at this year's Women's European Championships following a 2024 incident.

    Football
  • Atletico Madrid star Robin Le Normand suffers traumatic brain injury after horror collision vs Real Madrid