Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa disagrees with Fede Valverde red card decision
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa disagrees with Fede Valverde red card decision Real Madrid secured an important 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, as they kept themselves in the La Liga title race. They had to do it the hard way, as they came from behind to win, while they also had Fede Valverde sent off in the latter stages at the Bernabeu. Valverde was shown a straight red card for a foul on Alex Baena, whom he has history with.
As per Diario AS , Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa disagreed with the decision, although he did credit referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for how he handled the situation. “We showed character and mental strength. We had to suffer with one less player.
I have a different view of the red card, but I thank José Luis (Munuera Montero) for coming to explain to me why he sent him off. We were able to take the three points, which is what we wanted. “He told me that it was excessive force and I don’t consider it as such.
There is no intent to hurt or injure the opponent. It’s my view, different from his. But he came to explain it and I appreciate it.
Sometimes it’s appreciated, even if it doesn’t change anything. The red card made everything more difficult and we had to suffer a lot. Every victory is a turning point.