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Did Fernando Torres deserve to be sent-off for this challenge on Sergio Busquets?

Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 at the Nou Camp.

IN THE SPACE of 10 first-half minutes, Fernando Torres went from hero to zero for Atletico Madrid as the striker saw red at the Nou Camp.

The Spanish international drew first blood for the visitors in their Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Barcelona with a sharp finish on 25 minutes.
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Four minutes later, the former Liverpool and Chelsea forward picked up his first booking for a cynical, and clumsy, foul on Neymar.

And he was shown his second on 35 minutes. Already on a booking, Torres foolishly challenged Sergio Busquets and was given his marching order by the German referee.
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Diego Simeone was infuriated by the decision and while it it may have seemed a bit harsh, it was very silly from Torres – and cost his side dearly as they conceded two second-half goals.

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