COMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Referee Ivano Pezzuto shows a yellow card to Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 during a Serie A match between Como 1907 and Cagliari Calcio at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on November 08, 2025. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Alvaro Morata expressed his frustration with Yerry Mina during Como’s match against Cagliari, requesting to be substituted shortly after the 60-minute mark at Stadio Sinigaglia.
Como ended the game with a 0-0 draw against Cagliari, and Morata’s request for a substitution in the second half was notable.
Morata’s Frustration in Como vs. Cagliari
Morata received a yellow card in the 62nd minute for a foul on Mina and subsequently removed his captain’s armband, indicating his desire to exit the match.
Reasons Behind Morata’s Substitution Request
According to various Italian outlets, including Calciomercato.com, Morata was clearly aggravated by Mina’s tight marking and provocations during the match, prompting his request for substitution to prevent escalating tensions.
He missed three significant goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match, which likely contributed to his frustration. So far this season, Morata has not found the net in Serie A, while Anastasios Douvikas, who took his place, has scored twice in ten league appearances in the 2025-26 season.