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Fans were left puzzled by Lisandro Martinez’s actions during Manchester United’s match against Crystal Palace. On Saturday evening, Erik ten Hag’s side visited Selhurst Park, aiming to secure a second consecutive Premier League victory.

The first half of the game was tense, with United dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. Despite their efforts, they were unable to get past Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper, Dean Henderson, who was previously a Manchester United player.

The moment that left fans bewildered came in the second half when Martinez, United’s Argentine defender, made a seemingly reckless challenge near Palace’s penalty area. He leaped into the tackle with both feet off the ground, a move that appeared unnecessary and dangerous. Referee David Coote issued Martinez a yellow card for the incident.

Fans took to social media to express their disbelief, with one commenting, “Lisandro Martinez shouldn’t be allowed to get away with such tackles; the intent alone deserves a red card.” Another fan, despite supporting Manchester United, admitted, “That was clearly a red card offense. It’s hard to understand how Martinez remained on the pitch with VAR in play.”

Criticism continued with another user writing, “Is Lisandro Martinez trying to set a record for most tackles that should have been red cards but weren’t?” Many fans pointed out the apparent danger in his challenge.

One stated, “If a player jumps in like that, it should automatically be a red card, regardless of whether it causes an injury.” Another added, “That was a wild and dangerous tackle. Martinez’s intent to harm was clear, and he shouldn’t escape punishment just because he missed.”

The consensus on social media was that Martinez’s two-footed challenge was reckless and dangerous, leaving many to question why he didn’t receive a red card. Fans were not only critical of Martinez’s actions but also baffled by the decision to issue only a yellow card. The incident sparked widespread debate about refereeing and player safety.