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Referee report reveals two send-offs after Madrid derby tunnel row

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Referee report reveals two send-offs after Madrid derby tunnel row

Summary

A confrontation in the tunnel at half-time of the Madrid derby led to two send-offs. The referee's report indicates that Atletico Madrid goalkeeping coach Pablo Vercellone and an assistant to Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho, Pedro Machado, were dismissed after a heated exchange. The incident involved players Antonio Rudiger and Morten Hjulmand, escalating tensions between both teams. The second half of the match was delayed by five minutes as Real Madrid returned late to the field. Both coaches will miss the remainder of the game as disciplinary action was taken following their roles in triggering the mass confrontation.

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By the Numbers

•Confrontation occurred in the tunnel after the first half
•Vercellone and Machado received red cards
•Rudiger and Hjulmand involved in the initial altercation
•Match start delayed by five minutes due to incident
•Both coaches will miss remainder of the game

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The controversy surrounding the Madrid derby continued beyond the pitch, with the referee’s report revealing that a confrontation broke out in the tunnel at half-time and resulted in red cards for m...
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