LISANDRO MARTINEZ has a priceless reaction as he was sent off for PULLING Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.
The defender tussled with the striker for a high ball during the .
Lisandro Martinez had a priceless reaction after being sent off against LeedsCredit: Sky Sports
He was dismissed for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hairCredit: Reuters
Lisandro Martínez has been sent off for violent conduct 🟥 pic.twitter.com/TFGLTZUiTB
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 13, 2026
Video replays showed that Martinez tugged on the hair as the ball went past them.
Referee Paul Tierney missed the incident at first but was advised to take a second look at the monitor by .
The official was left with no choice but to show the defender a straight red card.
The dismissal went down as violent conduct against the Argentina international.
, 28, appeared shocked at the decision with a priceless reaction on his face.
United fans’ reactions on social media were more obvious as they lamented the red card.
One posted: “No reason to be touching another players hair.”
A second wrote: “Crazy stuff.”
A third commented: “Such a silly red but why would you ever grip someone man bun like that.”
A fourth said: “Absolute disgrace.”
Another added: “That is a joke.”
Leeds had already taken a two-goal lead in the first half thanks to a brace from Noah Okafor.
It was almost 3-0 before the break, but Martinez was on hand to deny Ao Tanaka from tapping home after he rounded .
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