Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been suspended for two matches after he was sent off during his team’s 2-0 win over Le Havre on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in the 10th minute of the match when Donnarumma attempted a high-footed clearance that caught Le Havre defender Josue Casimir in the face.
The referee, Ruddy Buquet, immediately brandished a straight red card to Donnarumma, leaving PSG to play the remainder of the game with ten men.
“The LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel) announced the suspension on Wednesday, citing Donnarumma’s ‘high and dangerous’ tackle on Le Havre defender Quentin Casimir,” the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said in a statement.
The suspension will see Donnarumma miss PSG’s league fixtures against Strasbourg and Clermont Foot. His absence could be a significant blow to the team’s hopes of maintaining their lead at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Despite going down to 10 men early in the match, PSG were able to secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Le Havre.
Mbappe opened the scoring for PSG in the 25th minute with a well-taken goal. The French international received a from Ousmane Dembele and cut inside before firing a shot past the Le Havre goalkeeper.
Vitinha added to PSG’s lead in the 89th minute with a long-range strike. The Portuguese midfielder collected a loose ball outside the box and unleashed a powerful shot that found its way into the back of the net.
PSG’s victory was a testament to their resilience and determination. Despite playing with a man disadvantage for the majority of the match, they were able to create chances and score two goals.
Donnarumma’s red card has sparked debate among football fans and pundits. Some have argued that the challenge was reckless and deserved a red card, while others believe that it was a genuine attempt to play the ball and that the referee was too harsh.
Ultimately, it is up to the referee to make a decision on the field of play. In this case, Buquet decided that Donnarumma’s challenge was dangerous and deserved a red card.
