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CTA acknowledges Kang-In Lee should have been sent off against Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

CTA acknowledges Kang-In Lee should have been sent off against Real Madrid

Summary

The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) admitted that Atletico Madrid midfielder Kang-In Lee should have received a red card for his challenge on Federico Valverde during the recent derby against Real Madrid. The incident, which went unpunished by referee Ortiz Arias, has become a focal point in the aftermath of Atletico’s derby victory. The CTA also reviewed other controversial decisions from the match, including a correct red card issued to Dean Huijsen. It considered a situation involving Cristian Romero more complex, ultimately deciding against assigning blame to the referee. The scrutiny surrounding Ortiz Arias’s officiating is set to continue as the league assesses the impact of these decisions.

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•Kang-In Lee's challenge on Valverde deemed worthy of a red card by the CTA.
•Referee Ortiz Arias's decisions faced heavy scrutiny after the derby.
•CTA accepted the decision on Huijsen's penalty foul but had mixed views on Romero's case.
•Real Madrid commented on the officiating in their post-match response.
•The aftermath may impact future referee selections in La Liga.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — CTA admits Atletico midfielder Kang-In Lee should have been sent off against Real Madrid

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The fallout from Atletico Madrid’s dramatic derby victory over Real Madrid has taken another turn, with the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) acknowledging that one of the match’s biggest inci...
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