La Liga leaders Real Madrid kept their winning streak alive on their return from the international break, but omo, the victory was not without drama.
The Los Blancos battled to a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad at the Anoeta, making it a flawless start to the campaign. Yet, one major talking point overshadowed the three points — the red card shown to Dean Huijsen.
The Incident That Sparked Debate
In the second half, the 20-year-old Huijsen committed what looked like a clumsy challenge in his own half while Sociedad launched a counterattack.
Referee José Munuera Montero wasted no time and flashed a straight red card. But here’s the wahala: replays clearly showed that Éder Militão was still covering, meaning Huijsen wasn’t the last man.
Omo, fans were already fuming when the referee refused to consult VAR. The decision stood, leaving Madrid players and supporters baffled.
Alonso’s Reaction
As expected, head coach Xabi Alonso didn’t hide his feelings during the post-match press conference.
He said:
“It was a yellow card for me. Militão was close, the ball wasn’t under control, they were 40 meters away (from goal). Watching the replay, I still don’t change my mind. The referee gave me his explanation, and I wasn’t convinced.”
Omo, no sugarcoating here — Alonso clearly believes his player was unfairly punished.
Fans Join the Debate
On social media, Madridistas echoed Alonso’s frustration. Some called it “one of the softest reds in La Liga this season,” while others accused the referee of “spoiling the game.”
One fan wrote: “VAR is there for a reason, why not check?” Another added: “Militão was right there, clear yellow not red.”
What’s Next?
Despite the controversy, Madrid held on for the win. But now, the club faces the possibility of Huijsen missing crucial games unless the red card is overturned on appeal.
This one no be small gist — all eyes are on the Spanish FA to see if justice will be served.
