Uruguay international Valverde was shown a straight red card for a tactical foul on Morata, who was set to shoot in a one-on-one with Thibaut Courtois in the 25th minute of extra time. Atletico ...

A Valverde viene poi chiesto del fallo da cartellino rosso che fece sull'attaccante del Milan (allora in forza all'Atletico Madrid), Alvaro Morata, nella finale di Supercoppa del 2020 ...

As for Morata, I won’t say whether it was right or wrong. At that moment, I did what was best for the team, and I stand by that.” Valverde is a permanent fixture in the team under Ancelotti.

Bonino also defended Valverde after a user criticised his defensive role in Morata’s goal, arguing that wingers are rarely blamed for defensive lapses: “He’s playing as a winger. Did you know?