Barcelona's visit to Atletico Madrid for the copa del rey battle inside the Vicente Calderon turned out dramatic as Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan hurled his boot at a linesman in the second half during the clash. After having his boot removed in a tackle, Atletico midfielder Arda Turan decided to pick it up and throw it at one of the game's two linesmen,the Turkish international however missed his target and referee Jesus Gil showed him a yellow card. Apparently Turan's rage was sparked by a challenge by Dani Alves which left him wearing only one boot and also the sending off of his midfield partner Gabi, who failed to reemerge for the second period after insulting referee Gil in the tunnel at half-time. Turan was fortunate to avoid a second yellow shortly after his moment of madness when the ball struck his arm and Gil gave Barca a free-kick. Atletico boss Diego Simeone then quickly withdrew him from the action, perhaps sensing that his side would be down to nine men if Turan was allowed to remain on the pitch....
Arda Turan throwing his Boot at lines man.
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