

Real Madrid were shocked by Espanyol in the 85th minute as Romero finished the Catalan side's counter-attack by slotting the ball past a stranded Thibaut Courtois. However, there are claims being made by Los Blancos stars and their affiliated media that Romero should have been sent off earlier in the game after his shin-high studs-up tackle on Mbappe. Ancelotti has now opened up on the same and criticised referee Muniz Ruiz.
Speaking to the media, Ancelotti said: "The decision the referee and the VAR took is inexplicable. Everyone saw it. The most important thing is to protect the player. It's a clear foul, a very ugly challenge. Fortunately, nothing happened in terms of an injury, but the VAR is there for that. It's inexplicable to us that he didn't show a red card."