In a thrilling Europa League matchup, a prominent team captain found himself in hot water once again, earning his second ejection in as many games. The Portuguese star was given the boot at Estadio do Dragao after committing two bookable offenses.
Just days prior, the same player was handed a straight red card for a reckless tackle in a domestic league contest, resulting in a 3-0 defeat. However, a successful appeal later overturned the three-match ban.
Fast-forward to Thursday’s action, and the captain’s discipline issues resurfaced. In the 81st minute, he was shown a second yellow card for a high-flying challenge that caught an opposing defender off guard. At the time of the ejection, his team trailed 3-2, a stunning turnaround considering they had built a 2-0 advantage within the first 20 minutes of play.
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