Barrios sent off in the 24th minute: Atlético de Madrid left with ten men
Atlético de Madrid had a poor start in the match against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. The German team had already had many opportunities and a goal disallowed. However, things got worse for the mattress makers in the 24th minute, when Pablo Barrios received a red card for a foul on Mukiele in the center of the field.
Referee Davide Massa initially showed a yellow card, but then reviewed the play with VAR and showed that the red card to Barrios. The player left the field dejected and without protest, and will be suspended by UEFA for two games. The retired referees who comment on the games on television had no doubts about the play.
