Not even controversial referee decision could beat Real Madrid

In the event you say that it was a troublesome night time for Actual Madrid on the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano you then could be improper to deal with only one night time or afternoon as a result of all through the season the Los Blancos have been experiencing the identical and nonetheless they’re combating. Final night time, the controversial determination by the referee virtually pegged again Actual Madrid, however the combating spirit of Zidane’s males got here to the rescue.

🏁 FT: @realmadriden 2-2 @SevillaFC_ENG
⚽ @marcoasensio10 67′, Diego Carlos 90’+4′ (og); Fernando 22′, Rakitić (p) 78′#Emirates | #RealMadridSevillaFC pic.twitter.com/yUG3QcvFtk

— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 9, 2021

Actual Madrid began with out Eden Hazard who earned criticism for laughing and joking round with former Chelsea teammates after the Los Blancos’ midweek elimination from the Champions League. As an alternative, Fede Valverde began in additional of an attacking function, alongside Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior.

Actual Madrid thought they’d taken an early lead via a superbly struck Karim Benzema header off an Alvaro Odriozola cross, however VAR stepped in and dominated that the right-back was a step offside and the purpose was taken off the board.

Taking possession and management, Sevilla flourished and with a splendidly labored free-kick, Suso taking part in quick to Jesus Navas who reduce inside and crossed – Rakitic’s header dropped the ball on the toes of Fernando who in the reduction of previous Casemiro and took the lead and until half time, the guests maintained the lead.

Fernando offers Sevilla the lead after Karim Benzema had an earlier purpose disallowed for Madrid! ⚪🔴

What an enormous second that would show to be within the title race 👀 pic.twitter.com/NA2JNPGhKf

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Regardless of the purpose, Sevilla appeared wobbly in defence as Actual Madrid continued to pepper Bono within the Sevilla purpose with photographs, together with a tough hit from Benzema that needed to be tipped over the crossbar.

Actual Madrid ratcheted up the stress to begin the second half, pinning Sevilla deep at their very own half and making it practically unattainable for the Andalusians to play out of the again. It led to some attractiveness at purpose, together with Kroos establishing Vinicius, however the Brazilian couldn’t get a clear shot off.

Marco Asensio will get Madrid again on degree phrases towards Sevilla! ⚪

It is recreation on 👀 pic.twitter.com/1AoxTSEgto

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Zidane went to his bench halfway via the half, with Marco Asensio and Miguel Gutierrez on for Luka Modric and Marcelo, and Asensio instantly made a distinction with a sweetly struck a first-time shot off a superbly executed go from Kroos to degree issues at 1-1.

The pivotal second of the match got here with Eder Militao leaping to clear a Sevilla nook, the ball had struck his outstretched arm. There had been shouts however the referee had not seen it and all of the sudden Madrid had been broke on the counter – Benzema went spherical Yassine Bono, and was introduced down. Racing up behind, Munuera pointed to the spot and an enormous, relieved cheer went up from the stands.

Madrid awarded a penalty at one finish, however play is introduced again for a Sevilla penalty on the different! 😱

Unimaginable scenes, and Rakitic converts to place Sevilla 2-1 up! ⚪🔴 pic.twitter.com/TLvPAMNq2R

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VAR was wanted to settle issues and Sevilla had been the one celebrating when referee Juan Martinez Munuera pointed to the spot in entrance of Actual Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Rakitic stepped up and funky as ice slotted house the penalty for a 1-2 Sevilla lead.

“The ball first hits Militao’sshoulder, then his arm,” Juan Andujar Oliver, MARCA’s resident referee skilled, informed Radio MARCA.

“It’s utterly unintended.”

“For me, it’s not sufficient to present a penalty.”

“The play ought to’ve continued and ended with a transparent penalty from Bono on Benzema.”

MADRID EQUALISE! 😱

Toni Kroos’ shot deflects in off of Eden Hazard and it is heartbreak for Sevilla and a title race lifeline for Actual Madrid ⚪ pic.twitter.com/ntjeuLUPDk

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Zidane introduced on the “up to now ineffective” Hazard – within the stoppage time Toni Kroos scored a deflected equalizer, by way of Eden Hazard, on 93.43 and Casemiro bent a shot agonizingly previous the put up within the 96th minute to finish the night time by sharing factors courtesy of the psychological power of Los Blancos.

The choice towards the handball of Militao left Zidane fuming.

“I don’t perceive a factor,” Zidane informed the media afterward.

“If there’s a handball from Militao, there’s a handball from a Sevilla participant too.”

“Nothing [the referee] stated to me has satisfied me.”

“I by no means discuss to the referee, however immediately I’m indignant.”

“In the long run, it’s what it’s. We’re not going to alter something.”

“I’m proud of our recreation. We deserved extra as a result of our second half was sensible.”

The handball determination was a kick within the enamel for Actual Madrid, who wanted a win to maneuver prime of the desk in LaLiga Santander.

“The referee has to elucidate the handball regulation to me, however it’s what it’s,” Zidane continued.

💫 Zidane. 💫#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/9wZhpPU9be

— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 9, 2021

“We’re going to struggle to the loss of life till the tip of the season.”

“We are able to discuss now… Nothing goes to be cleared up and that’s what annoys me.”

“We have now to consider the three video games that now we have left.”

“I’m indignant as a result of we deserved to win this recreation.”

“I’ve my belief in soccer. All I’m saying is that I noticed two handballs they usually penalized ours.”

The desk reads: Atletico Madrid 77, Barcelona 75, Madrid 75, Sevilla 71, and in the end all 4 of them will really feel like this was a weekend of missed alternative, particularly Actual Madrid, who had been undone by poor referring.