Rayo’s victory over Real Madrid was not without mishap, Martnez Munuera sent out Andoni Iraola, the manager of Rayo Vallecano just seven minutes before Trejo scored the game’s third goal. He did it after the Usurbil coach vehemently claimed a corner in the Strip’s favour.
Following the altercation, Iraola defended his expulsion as follows. “I made a motion to the referee, requesting a corner in my favour. The linesmen and the fourth official saw what they were. We had come from two out-of-bounds where he had likewise erred. I’ve made multiple errors. When we coaches make gestures, we face severe consequences “The Basque coach stated.
“In the 60th minute, coach Iraola Sagarna, Andoni was ejected for the following reason: Protesting in a clear, obvious, and repeated manner, after having been previously warned,” Martnez Munuera revealed a few minutes later. The Competition Committee decided on Tuesday to punish the red-headed coach with two games. Under Article 127 of the Disciplinary Code.
“Protesting the main referee, the assistants, or the fourth referee, provided that it does not constitute a more serious fault, will be sanctioned with a suspension of two to three games or for a period of up to a month,” according to the article. In this situation, the most severe sentence was not imposed on the Rayo coach. Who will sit out for the following two days.
In addition to Andoni Iraola, the manager, physical trainer Pablo de la Torre was sent off
As a result, Iraola will miss the final game before the World Cup. And the first game following the appointment in Qatar. He will not be on the bench against Celta in Vallecas or later against Girona in Montilivi. The Basque coach was ejected for the third time in Vallecas, after seeing red against Mallorca on matchday 22 of the promotion season and again the following year in chapter 30 against Granada at Los Cármenes.
In addition to Iraola, physical trainer Pablo de la Torre was sent off in the 65th minute for the same reason as Usurbil, therefore he will not be present against Celta or Girona. Igo Pérez will be in charge of sitting on the bench in both appointments. The former Osasuna player will make his debut as a head coach. In the highest level just one season after retiring.
