Intense Derby: Tchouameni Suspended, Alert at Madrid
The Madrid derby at the Metropolitano left a bittersweet taste for Real Madrid. Despite the intensity and fight on the field, the match was marked by Tchouameni’s suspension.
The French midfielder received his third yellow card in the Champions League after a foul on Marcos Llorente, which will prevent him from playing in the next European match, whether it’s the first leg of the quarter-finals or the first match of next season.
The match was a reflection of the Rojiblancos’ intensity, with an early goal adding pressure to Madrid. In addition to Tchouameni, other Real Madrid players are on alert. Rüdiger and Modric, who were on the field, as well as Camavinga and Endrick from the bench, are cautioned and a yellow card in the next match could lead to suspension.
Even Ancelotti could be sanctioned if he receives a warning. The UEFA regulations penalize players who accumulate three yellow cards in the season with a one-match suspension. Bellingham has already been sanctioned for this reason.
The caution cycles continue with the fifth, seventh and ninth cards, and the accumulation of yellow cards has a greater impact due to the extension of matches with the new Champions League format. Despite Tchouameni’s suspension and the alert in the team, the Madrid fans are confident in the team’s ability to overcome these obstacles and continue fighting for the title.
