Stefan Savic Shown Third Red Card In Five Games But 10-Man Atletico Madrid Beat Celta Vigo Thanks To Late Memphis Depay Goal
Celta Vigo 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic was sent off for the third time in five games on Sunday.
Savic was shown a straight red card in the 70th minute of Atletico's La Liga away clash with Celta Vigo for a last-man foul on Haris Seferovic.
Referee Jorge Figueroa judged that Savic had denied Seferovic a clear scoring opportunity when he pulled his shirt just outside of the penalty area.
Savic was adamant that the ref had got it wrong and demanded a VAR review.
A check did take place but it found Savic guilty.
Stefan Savic pictured (left) pulling the jersey of Celta Vigo striker Haris Seferovic
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Atletico's punishment was very nearly upgraded when Iago Aspas rattled a shot off the crossbar from the resulting free-kick.
But Atletico would go on to win the game thanks to Memphis Depay's first goal since joining from Barcelona in January.
Depay netted the winner in the 89th minute with a sharp turn and finish from seven yards.
