Atlético played the second half at a numerical disadvantage
Barcelona almost started the second half of their match against Atlético Madrid on Saturday at the “Wanda Metropolitano” stadium, in the 30th round of La Liga, with a numerical disadvantage when the referee showed a red card to Catalan defender Gerard Martín, in the 46th minute.
The referee showed a straight red card to the young defender after a violent tackle in the middle of the field, during which he kicked Tiago Almada, Atlético’s player.
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But the referee reversed his decision after reviewing the action with the help of video technology, which showed that Martin had first kicked the ball before hitting his opponent’s foot.
The referee revoked the red card he had given to the Barça player, opting to show him a yellow card instead.
Atlético player Nico González had been sent off before the end of the first half.
