Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has had his say on the VAR decision that led to the red card given to teammate Luka Modric during the win over Celta Vigo.

Reacting to the red card incident, long-term Manchester United target Sergio Ramos said that the tackle from Luka Modric was not made with bad intention.

Luka Modric was sent off after 50 mins for a foul on Celta Vigo midfielder Denis Suarez.

The Croatian international was given his marching orders thanks to the assistance from VAR.

Real Madrid led 1-0 at the time of the Luka Modric incident, courtesy of the first half strike from French striker Karim Benzema.

The numerical disadvantage didn’t affect Real Madrid who ran out 3-1 winners.

Real Madrid doubled their advantage on the hour mark with German World Cup winner Toni Kroos.

Luka Vazquez went on to add a third goal for Real Madrid with nine minutes left on the clock.

Iker Losada scored a consolation goal for the home team in added time as Real Madrid began the new Spanish La Liga season with a good win against a tricky team.

The win over hosts Celta Vigo was more significant for Real Madrid after arch rivals Barcelona opened their season with a 1-0 loss to hosts Athletic Bilbao.

 

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