Camavinga self-destructed because of past mistakes.

Two red cards for the same offense show that the problem lies not with the referee, but with Eduardo Camavinga's own decision.

Camavinga in the match against Bayern Munich.

In the early hours of April 16th, in the 85th minute at Allianz Arena, Camavinga left the field in astonishment. A foul, a quick dribble, and referee Slavko Vincic issued a second yellow card.

Controversy erupted. Many argued that the decision was too harsh. But looking deeper, this isn't the first time Camavinga has put himself in such a situation.

And that's the problem.

When mistakes are no longer accidents

A year ago, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates. That match ended with a familiar detail: Camavinga received a second yellow card for kicking the ball away after a foul had already been called.

There was no major controversy. The situation was clear. Referee Irfan Peljto didn't hesitate. A decisive, lawful decision. And the consequences were clear: Camavinga was suspended for the second leg, where Real Madrid needed their best players to overturn the deficit.

They couldn't do it.

Camavinga was sent off in the final minutes of the match against Bayern Munich.

A year later, the scenario repeated itself. This time, the level of controversy was greater. Many argued that Slavko Vincic was too harsh in issuing a second yellow card for Camavinga's ball handling in the 3-4 defeat against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. From an emotional standpoint, that assessment wasn't wrong.

But the issue isn't about deciding whether or not to be heavy-handed.

The problem is that Camavinga put himself at risk, even though he knew the consequences.

Once you've received a yellow card, all actions need to be controlled. That's a fundamental principle of top-level football. Camavinga isn't a young player lacking experience. He's played in many big matches and understands the pressure and demanding nature of the Champions League.

But he kept repeating the same mistake.

It's no longer an accident. It's a habit.

The price of a moment of lack of control.

Real Madrid has no shortage of players who have made mistakes. But what defines their identity in the Champions League is their ability to minimize errors at crucial moments. Camavinga, for two consecutive seasons, has defied that.

A small action, but with big consequences.

At Emirates, the red card meant he missed the second leg, where Real Madrid needed a comeback after a 0-3 defeat. At Allianz Arena, the red card came at a crucial moment, weakening the team in the tense final minutes. Real Madrid conceded two goals in quick succession, ultimately losing 3-4.

At this level, the line between success and failure is very thin. An uncontrolled decision can ruin the entire plan.

The referee's decision to send off Camavinga sparked controversy.

Controversies surrounding refereeing always exist. Perhaps Slavko Vincic was too strict. Perhaps another referee would have overlooked it. But top-level football doesn't allow players to leave their fate to such "chance."

Camavinga did the opposite.

He knew he had a yellow card. He knew the game was in a crucial stage. But he still chose to react instinctively, taking the ball and prolonging the situation. A small action, but enough to give the referee an excuse.

And once the referee has made his decision, any further debate becomes meaningless.

This isn't a story about a red card. This is a story about awareness. About the ability to control oneself in the most stressful moments.

Camavinga is still a great talent. No one denies that. But the Champions League isn't just about testing skill. It's about testing maturity.

A great player not only knows how to play well, but also knows how to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Camavinga, having paid the price twice for the same mistake, is facing a clear question: has he truly learned his lesson?

If the answer is still "no," then those red cards won't be the last.

Source: https://znews.vn/camavinga-tu-huy-vi-sai-lam-cu-post1643948.html