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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Infamous ref sent home from World Cup slammed again after 16 cards shown in Barca derby

Antonio Mateu Lahoz was the centre of attention once again on Saturday afternoon after showing 16 cards during Barcelona's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Xavi's side took the lead through Marcos Alonso's early goal and boasted 78 per cent of the ball, but they were denied all three points by Joselu's late penalty. The result leaves Barcelona top of LaLiga - ahead of title rivals Real Madrid on goal difference. Carlo Ancelotti's side boosted their hopes with a 2-0 win at Valladolid on Friday night.

Despite the importance of Saturday afternoon's result, the game will be remembered for Lahoz's antics. It's just 22 days since he was sent home from the World Cup for showing 18 yellow cards and one red during Argentina's win against the Netherlands.

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