MUNICH, Germany — Coach Alvaro Arbeloa said it was “obvious” Eduardo Camavinga‘s red card was important real MadridChampions League quarterfinal exit Bayern Munich On Wednesday, while the midfielder Jude Bellingham Called the decision a “joke”.
Madrid were leading 3–2 at the Allianz Arena – with the tie level at 4–4 and heading into extra time – when substitute Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute after referee Slavko Vinčić was shown a second yellow card.
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Luis Diaz put Bayern ahead on aggregate after three minutes, and Michael Olise Gave the home team the lead by scoring a goal with the last kick of the game 6-4 on aggregate.
Arda Guler – who had scored twice earlier – was sent off at the final whistle for protesting with the officials.
“I think so, it’s clear [that the red card decided the game],” Arbeloa told Movistar. “You can’t send a player off for this kind of thing. I guess the ref didn’t know [Camavinga] There was already a yellow card.”
Bellingham said Camavinga’s red card was “a joke” as he was passing through the mixed area, adding: “Two fouls”. [by Camavinga]Two yellow cards.”
guard Antonio Rudiger Made his feelings clear also.
“It’s better not to talk… you saw, right?” He said.
Guler had put Madrid ahead after just 35 seconds on the night, netting a free kick moments later. kilian mbappe Also scored a tremendous goal in the 45 minutes before half time.
“It was a great performance from the players,” Arbeloa said. “I’m sorry for them, for the fans here, and for the people watching at home. I’m sad that Real Madrid won’t win the 16th match [European Cup] This year. He gave his all.”
Arbeloa faced many questions about his future in his post-match press conference, with Madrid crashing out of the Champions League and finishing nine points behind the leaders. barcelona In LaLiga.
“I will accept the consequences of such a defeat,” Arbeloa – who took over from Xabi Alonso in January – said. “Ever since I’ve been in this chair I’ve always tried to help the club, in any way I can.
“I didn’t want to show my level as a coach, but rather help the players on the field. We have faced many teams.” [Vincent] Bayern’s company, Pep Guardiola’s [Manchester] City, [Diego] Simeone’s Atlético. I don’t know how much there is for me in this team. Certainly this is much less than the examples I have given.
“I have tried to help the club, and that will be the case until the last day… Whatever decision the club takes, I fully understand it.”
madrid next game Alaves, real daughters And espanyol in LaLiga ahead of the Clasico meeting with Barcelona at the Camp Nou on 10 May.
