Abqar Sent Off in Getafe vs. Atlético Madrid Match for Touching Sørloth's Sensitive Areas
T.E (Elbotola)
14 March 2026at16:49
Moroccan player Abdelkabir Abqar was sent off during his team Getafe's match against hosts Atlético Madrid in La Liga, for a reason deemed unusual on the pitch.
Abqar had several confrontations with Norwegian striker Sørloth throughout the match. In one particular incident, he touched sensitive areas of Sørloth's body, which prompted the Atlético striker to push him to the ground.
The referee needed to review the incident using VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology, after which he decided to show Abqar a red card in the 55th minute.
Q&A
What happened to Abqar in the Getafe vs. Atlético Madrid match?
Abdelkabir Abqar was sent off during Getafe's match against Atlético Madrid. The Moroccan player received a red card in the 55th minute following an unusual incident involving Norwegian striker Sørloth, which required VAR review.
How did VAR influence the decision to send off Abqar?
VAR technology played a crucial role in Abqar's red card decision. The referee initially needed to review the incident involving Abqar and Sørloth, and after consulting the video assistant referee, decided to issue the red card.
Why was Abdelkabir Abqar given a red card against Atlético Madrid?
Abdelkabir Abqar received a red card for an unusual on-pitch incident during the Getafe vs. Atlético Madrid game. He had confrontations with Sørloth throughout the match, culminating in an action that prompted the referee to consult VAR before making the final decision.
