CTA backs Valverde red card decision after Real Madrid–Atlético controversy
Managing Madrid [Unofficial]
March 25, 2026
The fallout from Real Madrid’s derby clash with Atlético Madrid continues, with the Spanish refereeing authorities stepping in to defend the game’s most debated moment: the red card shown to Federico Valverde for a foul on Alex Baena. The incident, reviewed extensively, has now been formally upheld by Spain’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), who […]
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