Mats Hummels’ Red Card Ends AS Roma’s Europa League Campaign

The veteran defender’s early dismissal in the 11th minute led to a 3-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao, eliminating Roma from the tournament.

Mats Hummels received a red card in the 11th minute after a critical error and foul, leaving AS Roma to play nearly the entire match in Bilbao with ten men.
Hummels' mistake began with a misplaced pass, followed by a desperate tackle on Bilbao's Maroan Sannadi, which was deemed a professional foul by the referee.
Athletic Bilbao capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Nico Williams scoring twice and Yuri Berchiche adding another goal to secure a 3-1 victory.
Hummels publicly apologized on Instagram, taking full responsibility for the loss and expressing deep regret for letting down his team and fans.
Despite being reintegrated into Roma’s lineup under coach Claudio Ranieri, reports suggest Hummels may return to Germany after a challenging season abroad.