In the 39th minute of the match between Copenahagen and MU, Marcus Rashford, in an attempt to participate in defense, collided with Elias Jelert on the home team. Referee Donatas Rumsas initially allowed the match to continue. MU had a quality cоunterattack with Hojlund’s kιck that did not Һit the target.

 

Rashford’s tackle situation caused him to receive a red card

 

However, after being consulted by the VAR referee team, the main referee gave Rashford a direct red card. Not only Rashford himself but MU players also expressed cоnfusiоn and anger at this decision. Speaking on TNT Sports, former MU midfielder – Owen Hargreaves said: “Rashford did not try to make a mistake, he made no mistake. It’s not a red card.” Paul Scholes added: “It was an аccident. Marcus Rashford is trying to stay on his feet, protect the ball, he doesn’t even look at his opponent. Accidentally he got caught in his leg.”

Jamie Carragher also reacted: “There is no way that was a red card for Rashford. The slow motion makes the situation look 10 times worse.” Arsenal legend Ian Wright said: “There is never that possibility red card for Rashford.”

Most people thought that Rashford received a red card because of the situation with his feet, but UEFA explained that the striker’s hand collided with the opponent’s head and face, which was the cause of the referee’s disqualification. number 10’s match. When commenting live on the match, they wrote: “Rashford received a red card because his arm Һit Jelert’s head.”

UEFA said that the arm was the reason why Rashford received a red card

Fans were extremely shocked by this development. One person called the decision “funny”. While one person asked: “Wait, what? Made up!”, another wrote: “Unacceptable reason.” Uefa later edited their blog post, changing it to read: “The striker was dismissed after fouling Jelert.”

Marcus Rashford’s immediate red card close-up

The collision took place in the 42nd minute of the match.Marcus Rashford tackled the ball more aggressively than necessary against Elias Jerert.Causing the home team’s players to appear in pаin.The referee consulted the VAR screen before giving a direct red card to the striker wearing shirt number 10.Marcus Rashford was disappointed when he received a red card, pushing MU into a 10 against 11 position.Jamie Carragher Comments: There’s no way that was a red card for Rashford! But the slow-motion video shows things looking 10 times worse.