Espanyol's Cala escapes red card in contentious match against Real Madrid

In LaLiga action on August 22, Espanyol faced Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium. The match featured several controversial incidents, particularly involving Espanyol's Cala, who kicked Vinicius Junior in the back during a challenge without receiving a card. The foul drew protests from Real Madrid players, citing a need for VAR intervention, which did not occur. Vinicius later commented sarcastically on the incident on social media. Despite the controversy, Cala scored Espanyol's equalizer, adding to the game's tension, as both clubs publicly questioned refereeing decisions post-match.

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