Why AC Milan striker Gimenez was sent off vs Roma

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Milan striker Santiago Gimenez saw red after 21 minutes in an away game against Roma for elbowing Gianluca Mancini.

Mexico international Gimenez was sent off in the opening minutes of a Serie A game against Roma at the Olimpico on Sunday.

The Rossoneri were already 1-0 down when VAR spotted their striker elbowing Mancini in the chest.

The referee gave Gimenez his marching orders after a pitchside review.

❌ MILAN IN 10!
La partita di Santi #Gimenez dura solo 20 minuti: una gomitata ai danni di #Mancini vale il cartellino rosso! #RomaMilan pic.twitter.com/YpzAOpi3uQ

— calciomercato.it (@calciomercatoit) May 18, 2025

Gimenez’s red card means his season is over as tonight’s game is the penultimate round in the 2024-25 Serie A campaign.

The striker will likely miss the first league game of the new season as he’s expected to receive a two-game ban for violent conduct.

The referee’s decision will also cause controversy in the coming days, as Milan had complained about a similar incident during the Coppa Italia Final against Bologna earlier this week.

Sam Beukema also elbowed Matteo Gabbia in the chest, but escaped any consequence, sparking Milan’s protests.

You can follow live updates from Roma-Milan and the other eight Serie A matches tonight on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.