Referee Slavko Vincic Sends Off Eduardo Camavinga For Time-Wasting Against Bayern Munich
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Referee Slavko Vincic Sends Off Eduardo Camavinga For Time-Wasting Against Bayern Munich

15 April, 2026.Sports.28 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Camavinga received a second yellow for delaying Bayern free-kick after Kane foul.
  • Real Madrid were eliminated as Bayern progressed 6-4 on aggregate.
  • Bellingham called the red card a joke.

Camavinga's Red Card

He fouled Harry Kane and then kicked the ball away to prevent a quick free-kick.

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Referee Vincic initially showed a yellow but then realized Camavinga was already booked, resulting in a red card.

Jude Bellingham called it a joke and manager Arbeloa said it ruined the match.

Bayern scored twice in the final minutes to win 4-3 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.

Reactions and Fallout

Arda Guler was sent off after the final whistle for protesting.

Club captain Carvajal confronted the referee, shouting it's your fault.

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Arbeloa said the decision was unbelievable and not possible in a player like that.

The decision was widely criticized as harsh and game-changing.

Bayern sporting director Max Eberl defended the referee.

Impact on Real Madrid

The defeat ended Real Madrid's Champions League campaign.

Arbeloa's future was uncertain with reports of an operational overhaul.

Camavinga's red card did not help his case to stay.

The Guardian noted the exit was overshadowed by controversy.

The Madrid-leaning press was scathing.

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