Dean Huijsen

Real Madrid have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming La Liga clash with Espanyol, as the Spanish Football Federation has once again rejected their appeal to overturn Dean Huijsen’s red card. The decision confirms that the young defender will be unavailable for the match, a blow to Carlo Ancelotti’s defensive options.

Huijsen was dismissed in Madrid’s previous outing after a controversial challenge that split opinion among pundits and supporters alike. The club swiftly lodged an appeal, arguing that the decision was harsh and that video evidence supported their case. However, the disciplinary committee has upheld the referee’s call for …