Guler goal follows refereeing controversy in Real Madrid's match with Sevilla

Guler goal follows refereeing controversy in Real Madrid's match with Sevilla

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2026-10-19 04:46:52
Arda Guler was not sent off after an elbow on Peque Fernandez in Real Madrid's ninth-round meeting with Sevilla, then scored in the 29th minute.

A refereeing controversy arose in Real Madrid's ninth-round meeting with Sevilla after Arda Guler was not sent off for an elbow on Peque Fernandez and then scored Real Madrid's opening goal in the 29th minute.

The incident came during one of Real Madrid's counter-attacks.

The flashpoint in the 24th minute

Peque Fernandez had tugged Guler's shirt during one of Real Madrid's counter-attacks. Guler responded with an elbow that put Peque Fernandez on the deck.

VAR review and decision

The video assistant referee stepped in to check whether a red card was warranted. Nearly three minutes of deliberation followed before play restarted without Guler receiving a red card or a yellow card.

Goal after the incident

Guler put Real Madrid ahead in the 29th minute, five minutes after the flashpoint.

GOAL's report

GOAL's report said opinion was split over whether Guler should have been off the pitch.

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