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Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna bizarrely sent off for confronting linesman in victory over Derby

Leandro Bacuna was sent off in Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Derby in the Championship on Saturday for confronting the linesman.

The 25-year-old squared up to the linesman in injury-time at Villa Park before moving his head towards him in a moment of madness.

Andy Madley gave Bacuna his marching orders as Villa were desperately trying to hold on for all three points.

Leandro Bacuna was given a red card for confronting the linesman at Villa Park on Saturday
Leandro Bacuna was given a red card for confronting the linesman at Villa Park on Saturday
The 25-year-old moved his head towards the linesman as he was shown a red by Andy Madley
The 25-year-old moved his head towards the linesman as he was shown a red by Andy Madley
Bacuna hugs Derby manager Steve McClaren during the Championship game on Saturday
Bacuna hugs Derby manager Steve McClaren during the Championship game on Saturday

It will definitely be a moment that the Dutch player will not want to see again.