VAR shocker in Madrid derby! La Liga refereeing body admits Atletico’s Lee Kang-in should have been sent off for horror tackle on Real captain Federico Valverde
Sunday’s defeat leaves Real Madrid sitting fourth in La Liga, currently six points adrift of league leaders Barcelona. Their immediate concern is domestic recovery, with Mourinho’s men set to host Villarreal on October 10 after the international break. Following that clash, they face a crucial Champions League trip to Italy to take on Roma.
Meanwhile, Valverde’s international prospects have been severely compromised. The midfielder is now a major doubt for Uruguay’s upcoming friendlies against Japan and ironically Kang-in’s South Korea, delivering an unwanted headache for national team boss Diego Forlan.
