Rayo's Paco Jemez: This was grotesque and shameful
Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez was chastened by his team’s embarrassing defeat at the Bernabeu to Real Madrid, who spanked his side 10-2, condemning them to a Christmas in the relegation zone.
“It has been a long time since I have seen anything as grotesque and shameful as today,” said a fuming Jemez, who saw defender Tito sent off for a straight red card on 13 minutes when his side were 2-1 up, and then had Raul Baena also dismissed before the break.
“Today we all lost,” he added.
“I want to forget about the unsporting behaviour as soon as possible and try to support the players, who feel trampled on. What happened today should not happen again. It was unjust and it really hurt me to go into the dressing room and see my players, who are professionals who live to play in these games, crying their eyes out out.
“The game lasted as long as we lost two players and we conceded the penalty. There’s no way you can deal with that. I’m sure the Madrid supporters enjoyed it, but I would have rather seen 11 against 11. It would have been better for everyone. Merry Christmas to everyone, including the referee."
