‘What else is he supposed to do?’: Man United fans fume as Bruno Fernandes gets a ‘BAFFLING’ yellow card for close-range handball against Sevilla which rules him out of Europa League quarter-final second leg
Manchester United fans were unable to hide their anger after Bruno Fernandes picked up a costly yellow card for a close-range handball against Sevilla.
The Red Devils drew 2-2 against the Spanish side in the Europa League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
On-loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer made it a brilliant start as he put United 2-0 up within seven minutes in front of their home crowd – but two late own goals saw Sevilla escape with a draw.
The night had earlier turned sour when talismanic midfielder Fernandes received a harsh booking – which will rule him out of the crucial second leg in Seville.
The Portuguese slid in to block Nemanja Gudelj’s shot, with the ball striking his arm.
Man United fans could not hide their anger as Bruno Fernandes (second left) picked up a costly yellow card in his side’s Europa League quarter final first leg against Sevilla on Thursday night
Fernandes slid in to block Nemanja Gudelj’s shot, with the ball accidentally striking his arm
The Portuguese star’s booking will see him miss the crucial second leg in Seville next week
However, Gudelj’s powerful shot cannoned into Fernandes from extremely close range and it seemed an accidental use of the hand rather than a deliberate handball.
The 28-year-old could not believe the decision, protesting forcefully to the official, perhaps knowing he would miss the second leg as a result.
And United fans quickly took to social media to express their disbelief.
One said: ‘Bruno gets suspended due to a baffling yellow card just minutes after Erik Lamela gets away with a double stamp worse than what Casemiro got a 5 game ban for… European officiating against Spanish opposition never changes.’
A second added: ‘This ref is so card happy, Bruno suspended now ffs.’
Another tweeted: ‘Just like that.. a ridiculous decision and Bruno is suspended for the return leg,’ followed by a confused emoji.
A fourth posted: ‘Omg what a terrible decision there’s no way that’s a yellow for Bruno.’
While another concluded: ‘That was a harsh yellow man.. what else is Bruno supposed to do there? #MUNSEV.’
And United supporters quickly took to social media (above) to express disbelief at the decision
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