Dean Huijsen has given a revealing account of Real Madrid’s turbulent Madrid derby, admitting responsibility for his sending-off while questioning the lack of VAR intervention in other controversial incidents.

Speaking to OK Diario , the centre-back also discussed Jose Mourinho’s demands, Barcelona’s six-point advantage in La Liga, title race and the controversy surrounding the support shirts for Ceuta.

Huijsen described the aftermath of the derby as difficult but insisted Real Madrid must learn from the defeat.

Reflecting on the incident that resulted in his red card and a penalty, he acknowledged that the decision was consistent with the wording of the rules while arguing that referees should have more discretion.

“It’s been a right nightmare, obviously. But that’s football for you. You’ve got to learn from it and move on.”

On the sending-off itself, Huijsen explained his interpretation of the incident involving Giuliano Simeone.

“I think the rule says that if you grab someone, it’s a red card. By the book, it has to be a red card, although for me it should be a bit more open to interpretation.

“Obviously, if you grab him by the neck and throw him with all your might, that’s different.