Real Madrid's Pepe After Receiving Three Reds: Sorry, But I'm Not A Violent Player

The Portuguese ace lost the rag during his side's win over Getafe...



With the scores level at 2-2, Pepe hauled down Geta's



The furious stopper had to be escorted off the pitch by goalkeeper Iker Casillas amidst ugly scenes that also saw a small battle break out at full time, largely involving the Azulones defender Daniel 'Cata' Diaz.



Pepe's side went on to win the match after Iker Casillas saved the weak penalty and Gonzalo Higuain netted a last-second winner for the ten-man Blancos, but with Pepe now likely to miss three games at the absolute minimum, coach Juande Ramos has a defensive headache ahead of him.



Update 00:34 CET: Speaking to the press after the game, Pepe remarked that he was not, contrary to appearances, a violent person.



He said, "I am very sad and disappointed with my attitude. It was in the heat of the moment, and as a human being I am entitled to make mistakes. But the important thing is for me to recognise my mistake. I apologise to the fans, to Real Madrid, to Casquero, and to everyone else.



"I wasn't able to speak to [Casquero] after the game, so I ask him for his forgiveness in front of the media. This has never happened before in my life. I try to deal with bad things differently. I have no idea what happened to me. I have no explanation for my attitude.



"I don't know what will happen now. I'm not a violent player. I've only had a few bookings this season and I hope that this is taken into account. But I know that I'm in the wrong and that I must be punished."



Steve Michaels, Goal.com

Real Madrid centre-back Pepe was shown the red card no fewer than three times as his side edged Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu.With the scores level at 2-2, Pepe hauled down Geta's Javier Casquero in the box, earning a second booking, but also twice kicked out at the supine midfielder, before apparently stamping on him.The furious stopper had to be escorted off the pitch by goalkeeper Iker Casillas amidst ugly scenes that also saw a small battle break out at full time, largely involving the Azulones defender Daniel 'Cata' Diaz.Pepe's side went on to win the match after Iker Casillas saved the weak penalty and Gonzalo Higuain netted a last-second winner for the ten-man Blancos, but with Pepe now likely to miss three games at the absolute minimum, coach Juande Ramos has a defensive headache ahead of him.Speaking to the press after the game, Pepe remarked that he was not, contrary to appearances, a violent person.He said, "I am very sad and disappointed with my attitude. It was in the heat of the moment, and as a human being I am entitled to make mistakes. But the important thing is for me to recognise my mistake. I apologise to the fans, to Real Madrid, to Casquero, and to everyone else."I wasn't able to speak to [Casquero] after the game, so I ask him for his forgiveness in front of the media. This has never happened before in my life. I try to deal with bad things differently. I have no idea what happened to me. I have no explanation for my attitude."I don't know what will happen now. I'm not a violent player. I've only had a few bookings this season and I hope that this is taken into account. But I know that I'm in the wrong and that I must be punished."