Footage of the reaction provided by Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé to questions on the controversial officiating in the club’s meeting with Espanyol has come to the fore online.
Frontman Mbappé was for his part of course at the heart of a dramatic incident on Saturday night.
On the break during the 2nd-half of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Espanyol, the Frenchman was scythed down from behind in unceremonious fashion by Carlos Romero.
Ensuing replays of the challenge made clear the fact that it was both high, and seriously dangerous.
Despite the widespread consensus that a straight red card should in turn have been produced, Romero somehow managed to escape with only a yellow.
And as much ultimately cost visitors Real dear, as none other than Romero himself popped up with a late winner to deal a blow to the reigning Spanish champions’ title hopes.
Upon emerging from the dressing room at the RCDE Stadium post-match on Saturday, it therefore came as little surprise when the subject of the horror challenge which he had suffered was put to Kylian Mbappé.
And, without making use of a single word, the summer arrival in La Liga made clear his feelings with Romero and the team of officials alike:
Conor Laird – GSFN