Fair decision? Controversial Valverde sending off in the Madrid derby

The La Liga clash between Real and Atletico was marked by a high-profile incident as Federico Valverde was sent off, sparking a fierce reaction from the home team's coaching staff.

The Blancos' midfielder received a straight red card for kicking his opponent from behind. The referee's decision caught the player completely off guard, and he simply couldn't believe such a harsh punishment had been handed out.

The situation reached boiling point when Real's head coach Álvaro Arbeloa stormed onto the pitch demanding an explanation from the referee. The manager was visibly upset and insisted the decision was unjust.

The referee eventually managed to calm Arbeloa down, but the incident caused a major stir and will surely be a hot topic after the match, which ended with a narrow 3-2 victory for Real.