Geronimo Rulli clarifies reaction to Dani Carvajal headbutt in Marseille's loss to Real Madrid
Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has clarified that he did not exaggerate his reaction to a clash of heads with Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal, as he explains the incident that led to Carvajal's red card in the Champions League match.
Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has denied that he exaggerated as he fell to the ground following a clash of heads with Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal. The Madrid star was sent off for forcing his head up against the shot-stopper's late on in the Champions League clash between the two clubs on Tuesday. The Spanish side went on to score via a Kylian Mbappe penalty, sealing a 2-1 win.
Geronimo Rulli's Response
In a post-match interview, Rulli maintained that he did not exaggerate his fall to the ground following the clash of heads with Carvajal. He asserted that the headbutt was a real incident and he felt the impact, which led to his natural reaction of going down.
Dani Carvajal's Red Card
Following the clash with Rulli, Dani Carvajal was shown a red card for his actions. The Real Madrid captain appeared to make deliberate contact with his head against Rulli, resulting in the sending off.
Match Outcome
Despite Real Madrid being reduced to 10 men, they managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Marseille. Kylian Mbappe converted a penalty late in the match to secure the win for the Spanish side, following the controversial incident involving Carvajal.
