January 29, 2026
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Arbeloa explained the red cards of Real Madrid players: it’s not the referee’s fault

Head coach of Real Madrid Alvaro Arbeloa commented on the expulsion of his wards in the final stage of the match of the 8th round of the general stage of the UEFA Champions League of the 2025/2026 season against Benfica (2:4).

We will remind that in the 90th + 2nd minute, Madrid defender Raul Asensio received a second warning, and five minutes later, Brazilian striker Rodrigo Goes, who also earned a second yellow card, left the field.

“Elimination in the final of the meeting? I am disappointed. It’s all about losing emotional control, nothing else. Considering the quality of the team’s play, I will not rate the refereeing. I put all the responsibility for the final result on myself,” AS quoted Arbeloa as saying.

It is worth adding that the success with a difference of two goals allowed the Lisbon club to make its way to the knockout round of the Champions League playoffs.

In turn, “Real” was eliminated from the top eight due to this defeat and lost the possibility of a direct exit to the 1/8 finals of the tournament. It is noteworthy that the Ukrainian goalkeeper of the Eagles, Anatoly Trubin, scored the fourth goal against Madrid.

Source: sport.ua

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