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USMNT international Luca de la Torre sent off for two yellow cards in Celta Vigo's clash with Alaves

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The 25-year-old was booked just 15 minutes into the match for hauling down an opponent, though his side soon took the lead through a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-loanee-rafa-marin-scores-own-goal/bltc843c936d6f275ec" target="_blank">Rafa Mira own goal</a>.The United States international was given a second yellow card midway through the second half for a harsh tackle and it came back to haunt his side as Alaves netted the equaliser just five minutes later.

WHAT HAPPENED?

De la Torre's sending off played a big role in his side's slip up as Deportivo went on to dominate for the final 20 minutes. Celta then played a more defensive style as the game wore on as they focused on preventing the visitors from netting the winning goal.Celta sit 17th in La Liga with five points from seven matches, leaving them outside of the relegation zone on goal difference alone.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Ex-Fulham and Heracles player De la Torre joined the Spanish side in 2022 and played an important role in his first season in Spain, starting 16 of his 28 La Liga appearances. This season, he has started six of the seven matches in which he has featured.The San Diego native is fighting for a regular place in the United States national team. After being left out of the squad for the Gold Cup this year, he started in the 3-0 friendly win against Uzbekistan but went off injured in the first half and was not called upon to play in their most recent match against Oman.

DID YOU KNOW? 

De la Torre will serve a suspension when his team line up for Monday's crucial La Liga match against Las Palmas, who are level on points with them in the Spanish top-flight.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

USMNT international Luca de la Torre sent off for two yellow cards in Celta Vigo's clash with Alaves | Goal.com

Celta midfielder Luca de la Torre was sent off during his side&apos;s 1-1 draw with Deportivo Alaves on Thursday after receiving two yellow cards.

USMNT international Luca de la Torre sent off for two yellow cards in Celta Vigo&apos;s clash with Alaves

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