Sevilla Sub Sees Red After One Minute on Pitch – Fans Outraged, Madrid Relieved
The Santiago Bernabéu froze in disbelief as Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni narrowly avoided disaster following a vicious, studs-up lunge by Sevilla forward Isaac Romero, who had only just entered the game.
What Happened:
46th Minute: Romero, brought on at halftime, launched into a reckless challenge, studs first, straight into Tchouaméni’s shin.
Immediate Fallout: Referee brandished a straight red card—Romero’s appearance ended in less than 60 seconds.
Miraculous Escape: Despite the brutality, Tchouaméni somehow continued—a shock given the nature of the tackle.
Reactions:
Fans and pundits gasped at the recklessness. Many feared a season-ending injury.
Social media erupted with praise for Tchouaméni’s resilience and fury at Romero’s dangerous recklessness.
Tribuna headlined it simply: “His leg lived to tell the tale.”
Context:
This match was supposed to be a routine end-of-season runout, but Romero’s moment of madness cast a shadow over Sevilla’s sportsmanship, while Madrid’s camp breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Justice was swift, but the risk was monstrous. Tchouaméni, a midfield cornerstone, remains un
shaken—but not forgotten.
