Fans are in uproar over Lisandro Martinez’s controversial two-footed tackle during Manchester United’s match against Crystal Palace, with many insisting he should have received a red card. The incident occurred shortly after the hour mark in a tense 0-0 draw, as the Argentinian defender lunged at Daichi Kamada in a desperate bid to win the ball.

Martinez’s wild challenge drew immediate ire from Palace players and supporters alike. He left the ground with both feet, and although he made contact with the ball, the reckless nature of the tackle caught the attention of referee David Coote, who promptly awarded a yellow card.

Sky Sports commentator Alan Smith expressed his disbelief on air, saying, “I just don’t know why you would do that.” While Martinez tried to maintain an innocent demeanor, viewers at home were far less forgiving. Many took to social media to voice their outrage, with one fan declaring, “Lisandro Martinez is a criminal,” while others echoed sentiments that his tackle was endangering an opponent.

Despite VAR reviewing the challenge, officials concluded there was “no contact” with Kamada, thereby upholding the yellow card decision. However, the backlash from fans suggests that the debate over the tackle’s severity is far from over, with numerous comments highlighting the dangerous intent behind Martinez’s actions.