Red Cards and Rivalries: The Unsettling Pattern of La Liga's Most Feisty Derby The latest installment in the La Liga rivalry between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid was marked by controversy.
Diego Simeone's side emerged victorious, but the real story lies in the events that unfolded after Dean Huijsen's ill fated red card. The second half was a powder keg waiting to ignite.
Huijsen's frustration boiled over when he pulled down Giuliano Simeone as he made a run on goal, sending Atletico into penalty kicking mode.