Pervis Estupiñán’s Red Card Sparks Controversy in AC Milan vs Napoli Clash
AC Milan’s home encounter with Napoli in the 2025–26 Serie A season took a dramatic turn when Pervis Estupiñán was sent off in the second half. The Ecuadorian defender received a straight red card after a foul in the penalty area, which led to a spot-kick for the visitors. The incident occurred shortly after Mike Maignan had produced a crucial save, leaving Napoli with a clear chance at goal.
The referee initially awarded only the penalty but, after consulting VAR, decided to upgrade the punishment to a red card. Replays showed that Estupiñán had made no attempt to play the ball, instead deliberately stopping an opponent’s scoring opportunity. This left Milan to play with ten men for the remainder of the match, shifting the momentum toward Napoli.
Milan had been leading 2–0 before the dismissal, but Kevin De Bruyne successfully converted the penalty to reduce the deficit. The game became increasingly tense as Napoli pushed for an equalizer against the undermanned hosts. Despite the setback, Milan maintained a disciplined defensive shape to protect their lead.
The victory allowed Milan to collect their fourth win from five matches, moving them to 12 points at the top of the league table. Napoli and AS Roma sit just behind with the same number of points, making the title race tight even in these early stages of the season.
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