During the Spanish League match between Espanyol and Atletico, Joao Miranda took center stage in the worst way possible. Before the first half ended, the Brazilian defender looked for a lobbed ball, but when he went up, he threw his elbow at Espanyol's midfielder Abraham. The player was immediately sent off by referee Vicandi Garrido, but his actions were criticized by fans and media.
Before the game ended, Espanyol's doctors revealed that Abraham was rushed to the hospital to prevent any damage. The player will remain under medical surveillance at least for the rest of the day.
The game ended with a 0-0 score, relegating Atletico to the fourth spot in La Liga.
WATCH: Miranda's red card for throwing his elbow against Abraham.
Of course, fans and experts were not indifferent to this harsh tackle. Find out what they thought about the Brazilian's awful display.
"The red card for Miranda, deserved. Atletico now with ten. And now, it's a turning point. PSG showed that you can make things happen with ten players. No excuses."
La roja a Miranda, merecida. Atlético, con 10. Y ahora, punto de inflexión. PSG demostró que, con 10, también se puede. Excusas, cero.
— Rubén Uría (@rubenuria) March 14, 2015
Miranda blasts Abraham, blasts the game, blasts Atletico. He's playing for the player he once was, not for what he's doing today. Awful season.
Miranda se carga a Abraham, se carga el partido,se carga al Atlético. Juega por lo que fué, no por lo que está haciendo. Mala temporada.
— José María Bonilla (@Bonionda) March 14, 2015
Atletico with a man sent-off again. This time ludicrously harsh red for Miranda. Apart from that very little 0-0 at half-time
— Kieran Canning (@KieranCanning) March 14, 2015
"Atletico is not a harsh team, no way! Miranda just caressed the player with his elbow, it was a lovely gesture"
El Atlético no es violento, que va hombre, lo de Miranda solo ha sido una caricia con el codo, un mimo
— TRICAMPEONESSS (@JoaqunFortunati) March 14, 2015
"Miranda's stupidity will make him lose his starting spot to Gimenez. And it will surely cost Atletico the game"
La ida de olla de Miranda le va a costar el puesto con Giménez y probablemente el partido al Atlético.
— Imanol Echegaray G. (@ima_etxega) March 14, 2015 
