14.04.2026 13:34
In the 32nd week of the Premier League, Lisandro Martinez's red card for pulling an opponent's hair overshadowed the match where Leeds United defeated Manchester United 2-1 away.
In the 32nd week of the Premier League, Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leeds United. The match was marked by the red card shown to Lisandro Martinez.
CRITICAL VICTORY FOR LEEDS
Leeds United, fighting to stay in the league, secured an important victory away at Old Trafford. Daniel Farke's team, with a 2-1 result, raised their points to 36, increasing the gap from the relegation zone to 6 points.
The goals that brought victory to Leeds came from Noah Okafor in the 5th and 29th minutes, while Manchester United's only goal was scored by Casemiro in the 69th minute.
UNITED LOST AT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME
Manchester United, which had been in good form under interim manager Michael Carrick, suffered its first home defeat with this result. The Red Devils remained at 55 points.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ'S CONTROVERSIAL ACTION
The most talked-about moment of the match was Lisandro Martinez's action. In the 55th minute, during a challenge with Leeds United forward Dominik Calvert-Lewin, the Argentine defender pulled his opponent's hair and was sent off with a red card after a VAR review.
TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Martinez's action quickly sparked widespread reaction on social media. Football fans harshly criticized the Argentine player's intervention.