Dramatic Dismissal: Carvajal's Controversial Champions League Clash
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal was dismissed after head-butting Marseille's Gerónimo Rulli during a Champions League match. Despite the referee's initial oversight, a video review led to Carvajal's red card. The match, tied at the incident, ended with Madrid winning 2-1, thanks to Kylian Mbappé's penalty kicks.
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In a heated Champions League encounter, Real Madrid's seasoned defender Dani Carvajal found himself expelled from the pitch for head-butting Marseille's goalkeeper, Gerónimo Rulli. The fiery incident unfolded as tensions flared between Carvajal and Rulli just before a Madrid corner kick.
Although the referee initially missed the aggressive exchange, Marseille players swiftly protested, prompting a video review. After evaluating the footage on the sideline, the referee issued a red card to Carvajal in the 72nd minute, altering the dynamics of the match.
Despite the disruption, Real Madrid clinched victory with a 2-1 scoreline, driven by Kylian Mbappé's two successful penalty kicks. Carvajal had stepped in early to replace the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold just five minutes into the match.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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