Do you remember Nigel de Jong’s dangerous tackle on Xabi Alonso during the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa? Then Spain beat the Netherlands with Andres Iniesta’s goal and the world was horrified by the “brutal attack” on the then-midfielder, now Real Madrid coach.
A similar scenario was seen last night in Ligue 1, during the clash between Lyon and Monaco.
The Lions won 3:1 on Monaco’s field, but the match will be remembered more for an incredible foul by Mamadou Coulibaly.
The Monaco midfielder raised his leg and hit his opponent in the head and neck with his cleats, immediately receiving a red card for this brutal tackle.
Nicolas Tagliaficio remained lying down, however the Argentine eventually got up and continued the game.
With this victory, Lyon moved just two points closer to fourth place, which ensures qualification for the Champions League qualifying stage.
Meanwhile, Monaco suffered their third consecutive defeat and have not managed to win since the end of November, continuing their difficult period. /Telegraph/