Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa lashes out at the referee’s decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga during the Champions League quarter-final exit against Bayern Munich.
The Merengues suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat on the night, crashing out 6-4 on aggregate. Bayern Munich advances confidently to face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.
Substitute Camavinga entered the fray but quickly picked up two yellow cards in rapid succession. Officials dismissed the French midfielder with just four minutes left in the second leg.
At that moment, the tie stood level, yet Bayern struck twice late through clinical finishing. These goals sealed the victory and ended Real Madrid’s European campaign in painful fashion.
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Arbeloa voiced strong criticism after the match. “It’s unbelievable that you can send off a player for this action in a match like this,” he told TNT Sports. The coach expressed deep disappointment, revealing that his squad feels really upset, angry, and let down. “This felt like a defining game in our season,” Arbeloa added passionately.
Meanwhile, star midfielder Jude Bellingham walked past reporters and branded the red card decision “a joke.” Fans and players alike question whether the second yellow—for apparently delaying the restart after fouling Harry Kane—warranted such a harsh punishment in such a high-stakes encounter.
This elimination leaves Real Madrid facing a tough reality. The club prepares to finish a second straight season without a major trophy. In La Liga, Arbeloa’s side trails leaders Barcelona by nine points with nine games remaining. The team must now shift full focus to domestic action to salvage some silverware or at least secure a strong Champions League spot for next season.
However, the schedule offers little breathing room. Real Madrid hosts Deportivo Alavés in their next La Liga fixture on Tuesday, aiming to close the gap on Barcelona and regain momentum.
