Real Madrid’s head coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, succinctly captured the sentiment across the club following star midfielder Federico Valverde’s controversial red card on Sunday.
The incident occurred during Los Blancos’ heated derby clash against city rivals Atlético.
Valverde had been a pivotal figure in the match, even scoring a superb goal earlier in the game.
However, the Uruguayan midfielder’s evening came to an abrupt end during the second half.
He was dismissed after a poor challenge on Álex Baena, a player with whom Valverde shares a notable history, as Baena attempted to dribble out of midfield pressure.
Initially, many expected a yellow card for the foul.
Yet, referee José Luis Munuera had a different perspective, brandishing a straight red card and sending the 27-year-old off the pitch prematurely.
This drastic decision left Real Madrid’s players, coaching staff, fans, and Valverde himself utterly bewildered.
As mentioned, this collective shock was perfectly articulated by Álvaro Arbeloa shortly after the incident.
When referee Munuera approached the sideline to converse with Los Blancos’ head coach, Arbeloa was overheard emphatically stating:
“You will see it later! You will see it later!”
This statement clearly implied Arbeloa’s belief that the official had made an incorrect call and would recognize his error upon reviewing the replays after the match.
