Controversy in Real Madrid vs Marseille Match: De Zerbi Criticizes Refereeing Decisions
The opening Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Marseille was marred by controversy, with Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi slamming the late penalty decision while addressing Dani Carvajal's red card incident. Read on for more details.
Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Marseille, but controversy overshadowed the result. Dani Carvajal was shown a red card for headbutting goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, while Kylian Mbappe struck twice from the spot to secure victory. Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi branded the late penalty "shameful" as he criticised the officials' decisions.
De Zerbi Condemns 'Shameful' Real Madrid Penalty Call
Following Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi didn't hold back in criticizing the match officials for awarding a late penalty to the Spanish side. The contentious decision led to Kylian Mbappe converting from the spot to secure the win for Real Madrid.
Carvajal's Red Card Controversy
One of the major talking points of the match was Dani Carvajal's red card for a clash with Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Despite the incident, De Zerbi surprisingly came to Carvajal's defense, stating that the Real Madrid defender didn't deserve to be sent off for the altercation.
Mbappe's Penalty Brace Decides the Fixture
Kylian Mbappe emerged as the hero for Real Madrid by converting two penalties, including the crucial late spot-kick that sealed the victory. The French striker's goals overshadowed the contentious refereeing decisions and proved pivotal in determining the outcome of the match.
