Robin van Persie's Red Card (Arsenal vs Barcelona, Champions League 2011)

Robin van Persie's Red Card (Arsenal vs Barcelona, Champions League 2011) In 2011, Robin van Persie was sent off for a second yellow card in the second leg of the round of 16 match between Arsenal and Barcelona. The second yellow came when Van Persie shot the ball towards goal after the referee blew for offside. The player claimed not to have heard the whistle due to the noise of Camp Nou. This sending off was widely criticized for its severity and its impact on the match, being considered one of the most controversial and decisive refereeing decisions of the competition.