The CTA considers the decision to expel Valverde in the derby was correct

The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) assessed the controversial plays of the match between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid last Sunday and determined that José Luis Munuera Montero, the referee of the match, was correct in expelling Fede Valverde.

The CTA considers the decision to expel Valverde in the derby was correct

TL;DR

  • The CTA confirmed that referee José Luis Munuera Montero was correct to expel Fede Valverde.
  • The VAR review supported the decision, classifying the tackle as serious foul play.
  • The CTA detailed that Valverde's tackle was late, excessive, and without a genuine attempt to play the ball.
  • The CTA did not address a potential penalty for Dani Carvajal's challenge on Marcos Llorente.

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