Barcelona are up a goal and now a man on Atletico Madrid after Brazilian defender, Filipe Luis, was sent off for this ridiculously bad tackle on Lionel Messi. Frustrated by blowing a lead to the Blaugrana, the Atleti player's rough play has finally cost them.
E niente, Filipe Luis perde la testa e si fa espellere. Gara chiusa, mi sa. pic.twitter.com/kfZ9KGbrsw
— Sciabolata Morbida (@sciabolatablog) January 30, 2016
A high challenge and no attempt at the ball is a clear intent to hurt a player. A red card was rightfully shown. Thankfully Lionel Messi escaped serious injuty.
LPQTP @filipeluis :))) pic.twitter.com/oJZrVO9mRi
— Jennifer.❕ (@JenniferVasqez) January 30, 2016
There's just no room for that in the sport. Luis should receive a lengthy ban.