It was reckless. But reckless play is a yellow card by the definition of the laws of the game. Excessive force is a red and I don't think there was excessive force in the challenge.
I know I just can understand the ref making the decision in the heat of the moment. It was a stupid challenge
Someone on twitter: "Correct decision. High foot, red card." what a twat. He knows jack **** about the laws of the game.
Yeah, if he was looking at the guy with that foot up, then its a red, but he was totally focused on the ball. He has to go for that ball, & no-one would have complained at a yellow.
Fair play Mourinho. He made the attacking change, taking off Arbeloa for Modric at just the right time.