Former Serie A referee Giampaolo Calvarese believes that Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz should have received his marching orders against Juventus.
The 26-year-old, who had often shone against the Bianconeri during his time at Milan between 2020 and 2023, was handed a starting spot in Wednesday’s big Champions League showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Amidst the Old Lady’s current struggles, the Spanish giants entered the contest as the heavy favourites. While Dusan Vlahovic and Co. gave Xabi Alonso’s men a few scares, Jude Bellingham’s tap-in was worth all three points.
Although the contest was a relatively peaceful affair, it did feature one controversial episode in the second half.
While Khephren Thuram was running forward with the ball, Diaz attempted a tackle from behind and ended up catching his opponent with high studs.
