Altimira sent off after double yellow for mocking the referee

Deportivo secured their first win in LaLiga by beating Valencia 3-1, but the closing stages brought trouble for Adrià Altimira. He was sent off after receiving two yellow cards following a foul in the final minutes.

According to Sport, the first booking came for “raising objections” to a decision by the referee. Almost immediately after, referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias produced the second yellow for “clapping as mockery” once the decision had been made—something also reflected in the match report.

Red card at the end

Altimira had come on as a substitute in the 73rd minute, replacing Luismi Cruz. He played on the right in a back five as Deportivo absorbed Valencia’s pressure with the score already 3-1.

Suspension and what’s next

With this dismissal, Altimira becomes the first player sent off this season. The report says he will serve one match and will miss the trip to Villarreal. He should then be available for the visit to Getafe, scheduled for the second weekend of September, although the exact kickoff time still needs to be confirmed.