We were left speechless following that vicious tackle on Jean-Philippe Mateta by Millwall’s keeper Liam Roberts in the FA Cup clash on Saturday afternoon.One of the most brutal tackles we’ve seen in the last few decades resulted in Mateta’s severe injury. The Frenchman was taken off the pitch on a stretcher.This ‘tackle’ on Mateta. Jesus Christ 😳 pic.twitter.com/0FetMDxOkP— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) March 1, 2025 The 27-year-old required respiratory assistance at Selhurst Park before being promptly escorted to hospital for the injury on his left ear. As per British media, the surgery saw Mateta receive 25 stitches to close the wound.Thankfully, Mateta is feeling better now but will probably be sidelined for longer. Liam Roberts was sent off for that reckless challenge, but it is still unknown how many games he’ll be banned for one of the most horrific tackles in the FA Cup’s history.Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from St George’s Hospital where he had 25 stitches to a severe laceration to his left ear.Michael Oliver needed VAR to think it was a red card.He has to be demoted. The media driven praise of him has to stop. He’s beyond incompetent. pic.twitter.com/FqYtVvHPbF— Adam Keys (@adamkeys_) March 1, 2025 The Eagles celebrated a 3-1 win against the EFL Championship side to reach the next round.FA CUP – ROUND 5Friday Aston Villa – Cardiff 2-0 (0-0)/Asensio 68, 80/Saturday Crystal Palace – Millwall 3-1 (2-1)/Tanganga 33 og, Munoz 40, Nketiah 81 – Harding 45+13/Preston – Burnley 3-0 (2-0)/Brady 31, Osmajic 44, Keane 73/Bournemouth – Wolverhampton 5-4 on pen (1-1)/Evanilson 30 – Cunha 60/Man.City – Plymouth 3-1 (1-1)/O’Reilly 45+1, 76, De Bruyne 90 – Talovierov 38/Sunday 16.45: (2.15) Newcastle (3.50) Brighton (3.30)19.30: (2.35) Man.Utd. (3.40) Fulham (3.00)Monday 22.30: (1.75) Nott.Forest (3.60) Ipswich (4.90)***odds are subject to change***
