In the Udinese-Milan derby, the episode between Udinese's right winger, Pau Torres, and Inter's midfielder, Lucas Hernández, sparked much discussion. Referee LucaMarelli, interviewed by DAZN, explained that the dispute did not have the severity of a violent foul, but was seen as unsportsmanlike behaviour. According to the expert, Ramos became "nervous" at Palma's marking and, in one contact, showed an open hand, indicative of a defensive position rather than an attacking one. “However, a yellow card for unsportsmanlike behavior is missing,” Marelli specified, underlining that the sanction was not justified.
The referee's comment comes in a context of growing attention to discipline in SerieA, where yellow and red card decisions are often subject to scrutiny. Marelli also referred to other recent episodes, such as the penalty against Inter and the assessments of other players, highlighting his attention to the details of refereeing decisions.
As for the match, Udinese tried to maintain the pressure, but Milan responded with a more organized attack. The final result was 2‑1 in favor of Milan, with a decisive goal in the second half. Despite the result, the referee maintained his position, deeming the sanction unnecessary.
With the match concluded, the teams prepare for the next challenges. Udinese will have to reconsider their defensive strategy, while Milan will be able to count on a more stable formation. Meanwhile, referee Marelli remains ready to handle future on-field disputes, with the same attention to detail he showed in this match.