Clásico Erupts in Chaos: Two Red Cards, Ten Yellows Mar Real Madrid Victory
Madrid, Spain – A fiery El Clásico between Real Madrid and Barcelona concluded with two red cards and a total of ten yellow cards issued by referee Soto Grado, culminating in a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.The match was marred by a late-game brawl, leading to the dismissal of Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin and Barcelona midfielder Pedri.
Lunin received a direct red card for aggressively approaching the Barcelona bench and needing to be restrained by teammates, according to the referee’s report. This means the Ukrainian goalkeeper will be unavailable for Real Madrid’s next match against Valencia.
pedri was sent off after receiving two yellow cards – one for persistently holding an opponent while contesting the ball, and another for recklessly knocking down an opponent during a challenge for possession.
The referee also issued yellow cards to: Real Madrid’s Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and Fede Valverde; and Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde, Fermín López, Ferran Torres, and twice to Pedri, and Dean Huijsen. Specific reasons cited for the yellow cards included confronting opponents without resorting to insult or threat, reckless pushing, and cutting off promising attacks.
Reports indicate Lunin’s actions sparked the wider altercation. soto grado’s record from the match confirms he expelled Pedri for accumulated fouls and Lunin for his role in the brawl.
Real Madrid now leads La Liga with 27 points, while barcelona remains in second place with 22 points. Barcelona will host Elche in their next fixture without the suspended Pedri.
