Soccer is an exciting sport that draws huge crowds especially during matches that involves big market and popular teams. But like most sports league in the world, soccer is also not immune to controversies as they continue hound them in every match. The recently concluded match between Spanish Club Real Madrid and Las Palmas is one those soccer matches that continues to be hounded by controversy. Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is at the center of the controversy.
Gareth Bale has said that he didn't deserve being given a red card after he was sent off for pushing Las Palmas winger/attacking midfielder Jonathan Viera during last Wednesday's match between Real Madrid and Las Palmas at the Bernabeu, according to a report from ESPN. The match ended in a 3-3 draw.
Gareth Bale was sent off early in the second half with the score tied at 1-1. Gareth Bale kicked out at Jonathan Viera before pushing him to the ground. As a result of Gareth Bale's action towards Jonathan Viera, referee David Fernandez Borbalan gave Gareth Bale a red card and he was sent off from the match.
After Gareth Bale was sent off, Las Palmas went on to score two more goals for a 3-1 lead. Real Madrid then rallied to tie the score late in the game behind Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty and header.
But the damage has already been done. Gareth Bale being sent off was a huge impact to the match as Real Madrid only came up with a draw.
The match against Las Palmas was crucial for Real Madrid. As a result of the draw, Real Madrid lost its place at the top spot.
Gareth Bale's dismissal in last Wednesday's match was the second one in his career. The first one was back in 2008 when Gareth Bale was still playing for Tottenham. Gareth Bale has since apologized to his Real Madrid teammates, via a report from The Telegraph.
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