Rayo Vallecano midfielder Patisse has spoken out about his sending off after a serious challenge on Dani Ceballos, apologizing directly to the Real Madrid midfielder.
The La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid was filled with tension, drama and controversy.
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Rayo Vallecano ended the game with nine men after Sis and Pep Chavarria were both shown red cards.
The first time he was sent off was in the 80th minute. Sis, who had just won the African Cup of Nations with Senegal, hit Ceballos’ ankle with a heavy tackle.
This provocation immediately caused a strong reaction, and the referee did not hesitate to show a red card.
Leo was still holding on to a valuable point when the incident occurred, which made the dismissal hurt his team even more.
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After the game, Sith reflected on the incident on his Instagram Story.
Before apologizing, the midfielder explained how his view of the tackle had changed after seeing it again.
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Sith admitted that once he reviewed the footage, his initial uncertainty dissipated.
“When I left the pitch they asked me if it was a red card and I wasn’t sure. But I just watched the replay and I admit it was a red card.”
After acknowledging the seriousness of the challenge, Sith went on to publicly apologize.
His message was directed not just at the opponent he fouled, but also at those affected by his ejection.
“I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to everyone: my teammates, the fans, and Dani Ceballos.”
Ceballos later responded to the Rayo Vallecano midfielder with a subtle apology, saying: “Nothing, man. Just football stuff.”
