Following Real Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League by FC Bayern Munich, the Spanish press has, as expected, focused its criticism on referee Slavko Vincic. Meanwhile, an English publication is lambasting the «pathetic» behavior of the Spanish club.
With Real Madrid leading 3-2, the Slovenian official showed Eduardo Camavinga a second yellow card, resulting in a red. The French player had been cautioned earlier, and his subsequent offense – first a minor foul on Harry Kane and then holding the ball while moving away – led to his dismissal. Vincic, seemingly forgetting he had already booked Camavinga, had no choice but to show the red card.
«What an injustice!» exclaimed the Spanish sports newspaper Marca. The accompanying image, depicting a dismayed Camavinga receiving the red card from Vincic, made the paper’s stance clear. «The game was spectacular, and it’s a shame it will be remembered primarily for Camavinga’s red card.»
Former Spanish referee Alfonso Perez Burrull also voiced his displeasure with Vincic’s decision on Radio Marca. «It is completely disproportionate to send a player off for such an action. He only held the ball for three seconds. The referee needs to be much more sensitive, considering what is at stake for the teams and, above all, the impact his decision has on the game. This borders on an abuse of power.»
Real Madrid Criticized from England for Post-Match Behavior
The sports newspaper AS was even more scathing in its commentary, labeling Vincic an «abhorrent referee.» The paper stated, «Vincic ruined the game by showing Camavinga the second yellow card. Unheard of in a match at this level. A scandalous decision.»
With Real Madrid a man down, FC Bayern went on to score two more goals, securing a 4-3 victory and advancing to the semi-finals where they will face Paris Saint-Germain in two weeks. After the final whistle, Real’s Arda Güler was also shown a red card for his comments directed at referee Vincic.
In contrast, The Guardian unleashed its criticism on the behavior of the Madrid club, describing the «legendary club» as «behaving like a small child and playing the victim.» The paper deemed this conduct «pathetic and unbecoming.»
English Translation:
Following Real Madrid’s Champions League elimination at the hands of FC Bayern Munich, the Spanish press has, as anticipated, directed its ire towards referee Slavko Vincic. Meanwhile, an English publication has criticized the «pathetic» behavior of the «Royal Whites.»
With the score at 3-2 in favor of Real Madrid, the Slovenian official showed an early substitution, Eduardo Camavinga, a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal. The Frenchman had committed a rather light foul on Harry Kane and then held onto the ball as he retreated. This resulted in a yellow card, and Vincic, apparently not recalling Camavinga had already been booked, had to issue a red card.
«What an injustice!» declared the Spanish sports newspaper Marca, immediately signaling its intent with an image of Vincic presenting the red card to a stunned Camavinga. «The match was spectacular, and it’s a shame it will be primarily remembered for Camavinga’s red card.»
Former Spanish referee Alfonso Perez Burrull also expressed his outrage on Radio Marca regarding Vincic’s decision. «It is completely disproportionate to send a player off for such an action. He only held the ball for three seconds. The referee must act with much more sensitivity, considering what is at stake for the teams and, above all, the impact his decision has on the game. This borders on an abuse of power.»
Real Madrid Criticized from England for Post-Match Behavior
The sports newspaper AS was even more direct in its commentary, referring to Vincic as an «abominable referee.» The publication stated, «Vincic ruined the game by showing Camavinga the second yellow card. Unheard of in a match at this level. A scandalous decision.»
With Bayern Munich playing a man up, they managed to score two more goals to secure a 4-3 victory and advance to the semi-finals, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain in two weeks. After the final whistle, Real’s Arda Güler received a red card for his remarks directed at referee Vincic.
Meanwhile, The Guardian lambasted the behavior of the «Royal Whites,» describing the «legendary club» as «acting like a small child and playing the victim.» The outlet deemed this conduct «pathetic and unbecoming.»