CTA admits error in Atlético Madrid's Lee Kang-in red card situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) acknowledged a significant mistake in officiating from the recent Madrid Derby between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. Atlético's Lee Kang-in, who was involved in a dangerous challenge on Federico Valverde, should have received a direct red card, according to the CTA's statement confirming the error. The incident did not lead to any card during the match and was also overlooked by VAR officials. This admission highlights ongoing concerns about officiating standards in LaLiga. The CTA labeled the referee's decision a 'clear and manifest error' that warranted VAR intervention.
- •The CTA confirmed that Lee Kang-in should have been sent off.
- •Kang's tackle on Valverde was deemed dangerous and poorly timed.
- •VAR failed to intervene despite the clear mistake.
- •The incident occurred during the Madrid Derby on Sunday.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — CTA confirm Atlético Madrid star should have been shown a red card vs Real Madrid
"The CTA have on Tuesday admitted a major mistake in the officiating of this past weekend’s Madrid Derby. This comes amid confirmation that Atlético’s Lee Kang-in should have been sent off.Attacke...
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