Controversy in Valencia as Casemiro let off red card in Real Madrid win
The Brazilian midfielder was fortunate not to be sent off just before the break
Just before half-time in Real Madrid's game at Valencia, in a 50-50 ball in front of Thibaut Courtois' goal, Casemiro threw himself into a challenge with his foot off the ground and his studs up.
The Brazilian midfielder left a mark on Maxi Gomez's leg. The referee resolved the situation by handing out a yellow card but, according to the criteria, the punishment could have been more severe.
In the gme prior to Valencia-Madrid, without going any further, the Real Betis defender Pezzella was dismissed for a very similar challenge on an Espanyol player.
However, Casemiro survived and so did Madrid, going on to win the game 2-1 thanks to two late goals. Duro had given Valencia the lead but Vinicius and Benzema turned the game on its head in the final four minutes.
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