Real Madrid youngster Dean Huijsen made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday night after he was controversially shown a straight red card in the clash against Real Sociedad at the Anoeta.
The Incident
Back in the starting XI for Los Blancos, the 20-year-old defender looked eager to impress. But late in the first half, disaster struck.
Huijsen was adjudged guilty of a last-man foul during a Sociedad counterattack. Referee José Munuera Montero wasted no time before sending him off.
Omo, fans immediately protested, with replays showing that Éder Militão was actually covering behind Huijsen. Still, VAR did not intervene, and the red card stood.
Na so wahala start.
Joining an “Unwanted” List
But here’s where the gist sweet pass. By getting sent off, Huijsen joined an unwanted but star-studded list of players previously shown red by referee Montero.
According to stats guru MisterChip, the list includes some of football’s biggest names:
- Lionel Messi
- Luis Suárez
- Neymar
- Gareth Bale
- Casemiro
- Jude Bellingham
- Robert Lewandowski
Omo, imagine! A 20-year-old rookie defender now rubbing shoulders with the legends of the game — though definitely not in the way he would have liked.
Fans and Analysts React
The decision didn’t sit well with pundits and fans alike. Spanish commentators argued that it was not a last-man situation and insisted VAR should have stepped in.
One fan wrote: “VAR is sleeping again. Militão was there, that’s never a red.” Another joked: “At least Huijsen is now in legendary company.”
What’s Next?
While Madrid still secured a 2-1 win, Huijsen’s suspension could impact squad depth in the coming weeks. Real Madrid are now expected to appeal the decision, hoping to get the youngster’s red overturned.
For now, the young defender finds himself mentioned alongside some of football’s greatest names — but omo, this no be the list anyone dey rush join.
