Dani Carvajal, the excellent defender of the Spanish team, received good news from UEFA when he was not suspended in the EURO 2024 final, despite receiving a red card in the quarter-finals. This information has been officially confirmed by UEFA with the Spanish team.
In the quarter-finals of EURO 2024, Carvajal received a second yellow card, meaning a red card, in the 119th minute after an obvious shirt-pulling challenge with Germany’s Jamal Musiala. This is the time when Spain has just led 2-1 and is trying to protect the victory at all costs.
Despite being sent off and suspended in the semi-finals, Carvajal was still praised by fans for his decision to commit a tactical foul. Previously, Carvajal was suspended for receiving two yellow cards at the beginning of the tournament, after being warned in the match against Italy.
In the semi-finals, coach Luis de la Fuente was forced to use veteran Jesus Navas to replace Carvajal. The 38-year-old defender had many difficulties facing Kylian Mbappe before being replaced in the 56th minute.
Many Spanish fans are concerned that Carvajal will continue to be suspended in the final. However, UEFA has clarified that suspensions cannot be cumulative from separate yellow cards. According to regulations, only players who receive a red card for a “serious foul” will be suspended for two or more matches. Carvajal’s shirt pulling was just a normal foul and did not lead to a cold penalty from UEFA.
Therefore, Carvajal will definitely return in the upcoming final against England. Another good news for La Roja is that midfielder Le Normand, who was also suspended in the semi-finals, will be ready to return, helping the Spanish team have almost the strongest force. The only unfortunate absence is midfielder Pedri, who is out for a long time due to a knee injury.
The EURO 2024 final promises to be very dramatic when Spain has the return of key players. La Roja fans are expecting their team to bring home a glorious victory against England.