Correa and Expulsions: A Colchonero Debate
Ángel Correa, a player much loved by Atlético de Madrid fans, experienced a bittersweet moment on his recent birthday, marked by an expulsion in the match against Getafe.
The action, initially sanctioned with a yellow card, was reviewed by VAR and converted into a straight red, generating controversy and concern within the red and white environment. After the expulsion, the Argentine player addressed the referee with insults, which could lead to a considerable sanction.
The match, which had started favorably for Atlético, took a turn after Correa’s expulsion. Getafe took advantage of the numerical superiority to tie and finally take the victory in the last minutes, leaving Atlético without valuable points.
Despite Correa’s public apologies, this incident reopens the debate about his history of expulsions. With this one, he has accumulated five expulsions in his 459 matches with the club, dangerously approaching the players with the most red cards in Atlético’s history.
This situation raises questions about the management of tension and impulsivity of the player in crucial moments of the game. Cholo Simeone himself stated that the affection for Correa will not change because of this expulsion, showing his support for the player.
