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Real Madrid will not be sanctioned due to confusing substitutes
A bundle of confusion ensued in the Real Madrid vs Getafe game last night, when Carlo Ancelotti tried to bring on Alvaro Odriozola in place of Marco Asensio in the 84th minute.
It was going to be Real Madrid’s fifth change of the game, but just as when Asensio was about to subbed off, Eduardo Camavinga asked to be substituted instead, as he had twisted his knee and was not able to continue.
At that point, Odriozola had already entered the field of play and the fourth official had already signalled the substitution. But he suddenly called Asensio back, in order to allow Camavinga to be substituted instead.
This period of confusion has led to fears in the Real Madrid camp that the team might face a sanction for “improper alignment”, which could result in an automatic 3-0 loss to Los Blancos.
However, as reported by MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), Real Madrid will not be penalised as Asensio had not left the field of play when Camavinga asked to be taken off. As a result, the club technically not did violate the rules and should not be penalised.
According to the laws of the game, “The substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play; from that moment, the replaced player becomes a substituted player.”
This could once again cause a bit of confusion but given that Asensio had not left the field, the situation can be interpreted as Camavinga as the player who was ‘replaced’.
While it still remains uncertain Real Madrid will get penalised, Diario AS reports the referee Juan Martinez Munuera could be given a penalty for failing to comply to the laws of the game.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
M.E Leboko
May 14, 2023 at 2:23 pm
It may seem harsh because it was changed due to a player who everyone knew was injured having asking to be substituted at that moment.