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Morata sent off as Leganés lose to Córdoba
Álvaro Morata was sent off in Leganés' 1-0 home loss to Córdoba in Spain's second division.
The forward came on as a substitute in the 63rd minute and received two yellow cards, the second for protesting in stoppage time.
Córdoba's Eder García scored the only goal in the 83rd minute.
Morata, 33, joined Leganés on loan from Como in the summer after spells with clubs including Juventus, Real Madrid and Milan.
He has yet to score for Leganés in seven appearances, adding pressure as he tries to revive his form.
The defeat left Leganés 17th in the table, close to the relegation zone.
Morata is set to miss the next match against Mallorca, while the club faces pressure to improve its results.
Leganés lost 0-1 at home to Córdoba after Álvaro Morata was sent off late in the match.
Morata came on in the 63rd minute and received his second yellow card in stoppage time.
Eder García scored Córdoba’s winning goal in the 83rd minute.
The dismissal came as Morata continued to wait for his first goal for Leganés.
Leganés were 17th in the table after the defeat, according to reports.
- Who
- Leganés and Córdoba. Álvaro Morata was sent off for Leganés.
- What
- Córdoba won 1-0 away from home, with Eder García scoring the only goal. Morata was dismissed after receiving two yellow cards.
- When
- 16 October 2026.
- Where
- Butarque, Leganés, Spain.
- Why
- Eder García’s goal decided the match. Morata was sent off after protesting and receiving a second yellow card.
Leganés coach Rubén Albés
Match officials
Expulsion
Leganés coach Rubén Albés
Albés disputed some of the refereeing decisions related to Morata’s dismissal.
Match officials
The referee showed Morata a second yellow card for protesting, resulting in his dismissal.
Como loaned Morata to Leganés, according to Sprint e Sport.
Morata came on as a substitute for Soko.
Morata received his first yellow card.
Eder García scored Córdoba’s winning goal.
Morata received a second yellow card and was sent off.
- Final score
- Leganés 0-1 Córdoba
- Winning goal
- Eder García, 83rd minute
- Morata substituted on
- 63rd minute
- Morata sent off
- 91st minute, after two yellow cards
- Leganés league position
- 17th, according to reports
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