Lisandro Martinez sent off as Manchester United trails Chelsea
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United received a red card after two yellow cards in a span of four minutes during the match against Chelsea on October 31, 2026. Shortly after his second yellow, Chelsea was awarded a penalty when a VAR review determined Martinez had committed a foul. Cole Palmer converted the penalty, extending Chelsea's lead to 2-0. This incident follows Martinez's recent criticism of United's management regarding offseason recruitment, placing him under increased scrutiny.
- •Martinez was sent off in the 63rd minute.
- •Chelsea led 1-0 prior to Martinez's red card.
- •Palmer scored from the penalty awarded for Martinez's foul.
- •The match is being played at Stamford Bridge.
- •United was already facing challenges this season.
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea v Man United player ratings: Lisandro Martinez embarrasses himself and his team-mates with red card
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez sent off for Man United against Chelsea and back in spotlight
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez red card as Man United defender concedes penalty vs Chelsea
"LONDON (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for collecting two yellow cards in a four-minute span against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.It thrust the Argentina international back in the spotlight — again for the wrong reasons — two weeks after he gave a post-match interview calling out United’s hierarchy and questioning the club’s offseason recruitment.
"With Manchester United already down a goal against Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 31, a red card to Lisandro Martínez saw things go from bad to worse.
"Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: The centre-back was sent off after two yellow cards in the space of two minutes, while also conceding a penalty
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:46 PMChelsea v Man United player ratings: Lisandro Martinez embarrasses himself and his team-mates with red card
Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United: The centre-back was sent off after two yellow cards in the space of two minutes, while also conceding a penalty
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:10 PMLisandro Martinez sent off for Man United against Chelsea and back in spotlight
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez was sent off for collecting two yellow cards in a four-minute span against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.It thrust the Argentina international back in the spotlight — again for the wrong reasons — two weeks after he gave a post-match interview calling out United’s hierarchy and questioning the club’s offseason recruitment.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 2:04 PMLisandro Martinez red card as Man United defender concedes penalty vs Chelsea
With Manchester United already down a goal against Chelsea on Saturday, Oct. 31, a red card to Lisandro Martínez saw things go from bad to worse.
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