Real Madrid officially moves to cancel Valverde's expulsion after a fiery derby
Real Madrid FC filed an official appeal against the decision to expel its player Federico Valverde, following the derby match against Atletico Madrid in the 29th round of the Spanish League, which ended with the royal team winning 3-2.
The expulsion decision came in the 77th minute of the match, after a strong intervention by Valverde on Alex Baena in the middle of the field, so that referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero showed the direct red card, without resorting to the video assistant referee technology to review it. The situation.
According to what was stated in the referee’s report, the decision was based on considering the interference as kicking the opponent with excessive force in a shot that does not include a clear attempt to play the ball, which is classified as rough play according to the approved regulations.
According to the laws regulating the competition, such cases are usually punished with a suspension for two matches, which may keep Valverde from facing Real Mallorca and Girona, if the penalty is officially confirmed.
On the other hand, Real Madrid’s management is taking action. To amend this decision, as it aims through the appeal to cancel the red card or reduce the period of suspension, pending the final decision from the competent authorities.
