Eduardo Camavinga has publicly addressed the red card he received during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. In his first comments following the incident, he described the decision as a painful moment that continues to affect him.
During an interview with former French international Olivier Dacourt on Canal+ Foot, the Real Madrid midfielder candidly reflected on the emotional aftermath of the sending-off. He emphasized the pressure he felt in the wake of the incident.
Camavinga stated that he regarded the red card as an unexpected accident, expressing disappointment over the situation. He remarked,
“The red card? A bad memory. I think it was an accident I didn’t expect at all. It affected me. But it’s part of a player’s life.
I’m not lying when I say that after what happened, I shut everything out. After everything that was being said, I didn’t think it was necessary to keep looking. I think life is better without social media.
Football is ungrateful. You can play ten great matches, but people only remember the one bad game where you make a mistake.”