Atlético Madrid’s Lee Kang-in played 89 minutes in the Madrid derby against Real Madrid, contributing to his team’s 2-1 victory.
However, a tackle toward the ankle area late in the first half remained a subject of refereeing controversy even after the match.
Here is the background to Real Madrid’s protest and the reactions directed at the club’s official social media post and Lee Kang-in’s account.
3-Line Summary
1. The controversy over Lee Kang-in’s tackle spread to social media
2. Atlético defeated Real Madrid 2-1
3. The match result and claims about the officiating must be distinguished
The Derby in Which He Played 89 Minutes, and the Tackle at 44 Minutes as the Main Issue
Lee Kang-in started in the match against Real Madrid held on the 21st, Korea time, at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, and played 89 minutes. Yonhap News TV reported that Lee Kang-in contributed to all of his team’s goals and led Atlético Madrid to a 2-1 victory.
The controversy arose around the 44th minute of the first half. According to a JoongAng Ilbo report, Lee Kang-in stepped on Real Madrid player Federico Valverde’s ankle with a tackle while contesting for the ball, and the referee called only a foul. No yellow or red card was issued.
The decision made during the match remained unchanged, but assessments that it deserved a sending-off grew stronger after the game. Real Madrid manager José Mourinho brought printed images of the incidents involving Lee Kang-in and Atlético player Cristian Romero to a press conference and argued that both incidents should have resulted in red cards. This was the manager’s protest and view of the officiating; the match result did not change.
Reactions Focused on Lee Kang-in’s Account After Real Madrid’s Post
JoongAng Ilbo reported that Real Madrid criticized the referee’s decision by posting footage of Lee Kang-in’s tackle on its official social media account. The club also posted a message to the effect that the derby’s outcome had been decided by the refereeing decisions, and announced that Valverde had suffered an injury to his left ankle.
JoongAng Ilbo reported that malicious comments from Real Madrid fans followed on Lee Kang-in’s social media after the post. A moment from inside the match passed through the club’s official post and the fans’ reactions before reaching the player’s personal account as well. Opinions criticizing the tackle, the actual result of the match, and the reactions left on the personal account should be viewed as matters on different levels.
Atlético manager Diego Simeone said, to the effect, that managers should be careful with their remarks concerning verbal disputes outside the stadium and should not cross the line of respect. The refereeing debate surrounding one match has not ended, but the confirmed results are Atlético’s 2-1 victory and Lee Kang-in’s 89-minute appearance. It is difficult to use the scale of the controversy alone to replace an assessment of the player’s contribution or the official decisions.
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