The first minutes of the match between Real and Atalanta presented a play that gave a lot to talk about on social media
The match between Atalanta and Real Madrid was clouded by a controversial red card in the first half that left the Italian team with 10 elements with just 17 minutes of action, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League.
In a ball leaked to Mendy, Rem Freuler knocked down the Frenchman, so the hissing decided to expel the player from the Bergamo team with the argument that he entered only in front of goal.
The home side worked hard to get through the middle and as a result, had a good chance of getting one back as tried lifting the ball over keeper RK. it was a clear goal opportunity.
Former Mexican international referee Marc Rodriguez expressed on his Twitter account that he could not be considered a red card.
“Potential attack, but it is not obvious obvious goal opportunity. With a yellow card enough for the context of the action,” wrote ‘Chiquimarco’.