Why Marc Cucurella Was Given Red Card After Chelsea 2-1 Brentford

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea extended their impressive Premier League form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London rivals Brentford on Sunday evening. However, the match ended on a puzzling note as fans were left questioning why Marc Cucurella received a red card after the final whistle.

 

Playing at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured the win with goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson in the 43rd and 80th minutes, respectively. Although Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo managed to score in the 90th minute, his goal served as nothing more than a late consolation for Thomas Frank’s team, who now find themselves slipping into the bottom half of the league standings.

 

Under the guidance of Maresca in his debut season, Chelsea have been in exceptional form, winning 10 of their 15 Premier League matches. They’ve displayed an attacking flair, consistently finding the back of the net, and are currently sitting second in the table.

 

Key Stat from GIVEMESPORT: Cucurella’s diving header against Brentford marked his first Premier League goal for Chelsea.

 

Despite the jubilant atmosphere following the win, the post-match celebrations took an unexpected turn. Cucurella became embroiled in a heated exchange with Brentford’s Kevin Schade. The altercation led to Cucurella receiving a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal, even though the game had concluded. Referee Peter Bankes also booked Schade for his involvement in the scuffle.

 

The confrontation sparked tension between both teams, culminating in chaotic scenes at Stamford Bridge. Interestingly, Cucurella had already been booked minutes earlier for a reckless tackle on Fabio Carvalho, and this post-match incident ultimately earned him the first red card of his career.

 

According to the Premier League Match Centre, the red card was issued due to Cucurella displaying “an aggressive attitude” during the conflict. The same reason was cited for Schade’s yellow card.

 

At 26, Cucurella, a Spanish international with 13 caps, will now miss Chelsea’s upcoming fixture against Everton as the team seeks to maintain its momentum heading into the second half of the season.

 

Reflecting on the incident, Chelsea manager Maresca emphasized the need for the team to handle such situations better. Speaking to The Mirror, he said, “I didn’t see the second yellow card, but the referee explained it was for bad attitude. There are things we can improve as a team.”