"Atletico Madrid" has expressed its dissatisfaction with the one-match ban handed to Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde after the derby (2:3) against "Los Blancos" in the 29th round of the Spanish La Liga.
According to Idman.Biz, the club recalled Athletic Bilbao midfielder Oihan Sancet's expulsion in the 4-0 defeat to Barcelona. He received a two-match ban for a similar action.
The club's press service said in a statement on its official social media account: "Football fans can go on vacation with peace of mind, knowing that the color of the jersey and media hype will not affect the decisions of the sports judicial system.
Same committee. Same protocol. Different criteria".
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde received a red card in the 77th minute for stamping on the foot of visiting player Alex Baena.
As for Sancet, who kicked Fermin Lopez's legs from behind, the commission gave the player a two-match ban, which is why he was unable to play against Real Madrid.