Spain referees support Real Madrid's stance on Lee Kang-In's tackle
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Spain's Technical Committee of Referees stated that Lee Kang-In should have received a red card during the Madrid derby on September 20. They also supported the decision to not send off Cristian Romero. This comes amid discussions regarding officiating standards in LaLiga as teams assess how these rulings affect match outcomes.
- •Lee Kang-In's tackle on Federico Valverde raised controversy.
- •The Madrid derby took place on September 20, 2026.
- •Technical Committee affirmed Lee deserved a red card for the incident.
- •Cristian Romero's non-red card decision was also backed by referees.
- •These rulings are part of ongoing evaluations of officiating standards in Spain.
- 8:33 PMESPN Soccer — Spain refs back Real, say Lee deserved red for Valverde tackle
"Spain's Technical Committee of Referees said Lee Kang-In should have been sent off in Sunday's Madrid derby, while backing the decision not to show Cristian Romero a red card.
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