Correa Out Against Barça! An Unexpected Setback
Atlético de Madrid will face the crucial match against FC Barcelona with a significant absence: Ángel Correa. In the La Liga EA Sports matchday 27 game against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Diego Pablo Simeone’s team saw how a specific moment changed the course of the match.
After a game that seemed controlled, a tough tackle by Correa on Djené in the 87th minute altered the landscape. Despite Atlético being ahead on the scoreboard thanks to a converted penalty, Correa’s action proved decisive.
The play, in which the forward raised his foot high on the Getafe defender, was reviewed by VAR. Referee Cuadra Fernández, after consulting the monitor, rectified his initial decision and showed a straight red card to the Argentine player.
This expulsion means that Correa will not be able to be present in the important clash against FC Barcelona, a tough blow to the Rojiblancos’ aspirations. Undoubtedly, Simeone will have to rethink his strategy to replace the attacker’s absence in a key match.
