Casemiro has collected as many red cards for Manchester United in 39 days as he did over a decade with Real Madrid.
The Brazilian was in tears after VAR ruled his challenge on Carlos Alcaraz constituted foul play – with the 31-year-old unused to early baths despite his combative style.
It was a running joke in Spain that he was sent off only twice through his career at the Bernabeu, against Valladolid in 2019 and Barcelona two years later, when he laughed at the Barca bench on his way off.
His luck has changed for the worst in England despite being a major influence on Erik ten Hag’s team.