Carvajal saw the red in Real Madrid for a header to Rulli, from Marseille, in Champions

ByDavid Mitchell
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In the duel between real Madrid and Marseilles at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, for the First date of the League phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026, Dani Carvajal He left Merengue with ten after suffering an unusual expulsion for a header to the rival goalkeeper, the Argentine Gerónimo Rulli.

At a time when Xabi Alonso found no answers, the chain was left and hit the Argentine directly before a corner was executed in favor. The referee was called by the VAR and verified the violent and excessive action of the experienced Spanish right side, which he expelled without hesitation.

It was the first expulsion of the defender in 92 appearances with Real Madrid in Champions.

Carvajal’s header to Rulli that earned him the red in Real Madrid-Marsella

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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