It might be one of the most irritating cliches when someone bemoans “they’re not that type of player” in an attempt to defend a poor challenge for a red card. Luka Modric could fall under that category only this time the red card decision does look to be a bit harsh.
He was shown a straight red card against Celta Vigo for a challenge on Denis Suarez. He does catch his ankle in what looks like a sore one but the challenge looked pretty innocuous.
These fans certainly didn’t think it deserved a straight red and think VAR should’ve intervened:
A tweet from Squawka confirmed it was the first time the Croatian was shown a red card in his professional career.
Fortunately for Real Madrid Toni Kroos scored a second goal minutes after the sending off so they look set to win the game.