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In the battle for the Spanish championship, Real Madrid suffered another setback last night. With the 0-1 defeat against Getafe, league leader Barça now has a four-point lead.
While the Royals are frustrated, Getafe celebrated exuberantly. For the first time in 18 years, the club was able to win an away game at Real Madrid. The last and only victory was on February 24, 2008. Since then, there hasn't been much for Getafe to gain. The record: 37 Real wins, four draws.
However, one scene caused quite a stir afterward. It was about the foul play by Antonio Rüdiger in the first half (26th minute).
Diego Rico fell on the left sideline and was hit in the face with the knee by the German national player.
In Spain, the outcry after the game was significant. Former referee Alfonso Perrez Burrull was reserved on 'Radio Marca': "This is an action that should have been reviewed by VAR, because in my opinion, the Real Madrid defender should have been sent off," he said.
Journalist Dani Carrido on 'Cadena SER' was more explicit: "Rüdiger could have broken his jaw on the spot," he said. And Juanma Castano from 'Cadena COPE' described the action as "one of the most brutal fouls we've ever seen."
Only 'Mundo Deportivo' struck a milder tone: "The German got away with an action that deserved a yellow card."
Yellow or a red card? What do you think? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
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