Mats Hummels' Early Red Card Ends AS Roma's Europa League Campaign

The 36-year-old defender's critical error against Athletic Bilbao led to Roma's elimination despite holding a first-leg advantage.

Mats Hummels received a red card in the 11th minute after a costly midfield turnover and a desperate foul on Bilbao's Maroan Sannadi.
AS Roma, reduced to 10 players, were defeated 3-1 in the second leg, overturning their 2-1 first-leg victory and knocking them out of the Europa League.
Bilbao's Nico Williams scored twice, with Yuri Berchiche adding another goal; Roma's late penalty by Leandro Paredes was insufficient to salvage their campaign.
Hummels publicly apologized on Instagram, describing his mistake as 'dumb and terrible' and expressing deep regret for letting his team and fans down.
Roma coach Claudio Ranieri defended Hummels, calling the error a part of the game, while reports suggest the defender may return to Germany after this season.