Stefan Savic Shown Third Red Card In Five Games But 10-Man Atletico Madrid Beat Celta Vigo Thanks To Late Memphis Depay Goal

Stefan Savic was shown his third red card in five games but Atletico Madrid still beat Celta Vigo 1-0 after Memphis Depay scored his first goal for the club.

Celta Vigo 0-1 Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic was sent off for the third time in five games on Sunday.

Savic was shown a straight red card in the 70th minute of Atletico's La Liga away clash with Celta Vigo for a last-man foul on Haris Seferovic.

Referee Jorge Figueroa judged that Savic had denied Seferovic a clear scoring opportunity when he pulled his shirt just outside of the penalty area.

Savic was adamant that the ref had got it wrong and demanded a VAR review.

A check did take place but it found Savic guilty.

Stefan Savić has picked up THREE red cards in his last FIVE appearances for Atletico Madrid 😱

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Stefan Savic pictured (left) pulling the jersey of Celta Vigo striker Haris Seferovic / ESPN Deportes

Atletico's punishment was very nearly upgraded when Iago Aspas rattled a shot off the crossbar from the resulting free-kick.

But Atletico would go on to win the game thanks to Memphis Depay's first goal since joining from Barcelona in January.

Depay netted the winner in the 89th minute with a sharp turn and finish from seven yards.

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Memphis Depay scores his first goal for Atletico Madrid! pic.twitter.com/EylWQLB5yI

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