Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said that Antonio Valencia was sent off in the 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake because he refused the referee's request to substitute him. The Ecuadorian right-back was brought on for the second period with the Red Devils already leading 2-1, but he lasted just 15 minutes after a tackle from behind on Sebastian Saucedo, who had earlier injured Juan Mata with a heavy challenge. The official gave a free-kick, but after a debate with Mourinho on the...
Source: 90min.com