BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong “lost his head” after crunching into Kylian Mbappe and getting sent off.
De Jong, 28, saw red in the closing stages of the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid on Sunday night DESPITE his side being ahead.
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Frenkie de Jong was sent off for a horror tackle on Kylian MbappeCredit: TNT SPORTS
The 28-year-old crunched into his opponents shin and was shown a straight red cardCredit: TNT SPORTS
Barca were 3-2 up in the last minute when De Jong launched into Mbappe in a reckless challenge.
The midfielder was show a straight red for his studs up slide tackle that went above Mbappe’s shin.
Speaking on commentary, Glenn Hoddle said that De Jong had “lost his head” in a moment of madness.
De Jong put his hands to his head after being dismissed with Barca team-mates pleading his innocence.
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The Dutchman was even smiling and laughing as he walked off the field.
Mbappe rolled on the ground in pain after being so high on the leg.
Hansi Flick‘s side saw out the win regardless, making it five of the past six El Classicos that they have taken the bragging rights from.
Raphinha had given Barcelona the lead with a brilliant counter attack strike before three goals in first half stoppage time.
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Vincius Jr levelled for Madrid only for Robert Lewandowski to put Barcelona ahead again two minutes later.
Gonzalo Garcia scrambled home a second equaliser before the break in the 52nd minute.
It was Raphinha who found the winner late on in Saudi Arabia.
De Jong may have ended the night as a villain but put in a strong performance before that.
He completed 84 of his 89 passes, including 60 from 63 in the Madrid half.
The former Ajax man took 99 touches during the game and was up against Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga.
Barca and De Jong had the last laugh, lifting the Super Cup in Jeddah.
