‘Is anyone surprised?' – Ex-Man Utd star gets clumsy red card as fans say ‘he's played his last game' for La Liga side
Villarreal visited Celta Vigo at the Balaidos amid their ongoing bid to secure Champions League qualification.
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Villarreal ace Eric Bailly was sent off with a direct red card at Celta Vigo
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Ex-Manchester United ace Bailly was given his marching orders after just 37 minutes
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Bailly was penalised for a clumsy challenge on the edge of the area
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Referee deemed Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez was in a position to score
However, the Yellow Submarine suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Celta, who are also pushing for a place in Europe, and it all started after losing a key defender to a straight red card.
And that was none other than Eric Bailly, who was sent off for a clumsy challenge after just 37 minutes,
Bailly, 31, took down Celta ace Alfonso Gonzalez with a late challenge just outside the area and the referee deemed the Spaniard was in a good position to score.
The centre-back, whom United signed from
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That led to an intense reaction from fans, who stormed social media.
One fan tweeted: "Is anyone surprised?"
Another commented: "That was rough!"
A third wrote: "Eric Bailly red card. I miss him man."
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This fan said: "Thats Bailly's Villarreal career, his last match for the club."
And that one stated: "Unnecessary."
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That was Bailly's fourth red card of his 21-year career, two of which he picked up during his time with
The Ivory Coast international managed one goal and one assist in 113 appearances with the Red Devils where he endured a raft of injuries.
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