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RFEF rescinds Roque Mesa's bizarre second yellow card from Seville derby

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has rescinded the bizarre second yellow card shown to Sevilla's Roque Mesa in Sunday's fiery 1-0 derby defeat to Real Betis.

Sevilla were on level terms and looked to be growing as an attacking threat in the second half when, in the 66th minute, Mesa was given his marching orders.

The former Swansea City midfielder had been involved in a number of tussles throughout the match, predominantly with Betis midfielder William Carvalho, and a collision with goalkeeper Pau Lopez saw referee Jesus Gil Manzano produce a second yellow card and the subsequent red.