- Lukaku equalises from spot
- Gets red card in aftermath
- Cuadrado and Handanovic also sent off
WHAT HAPPENED? Lukaku was already on a yellow before the stoppage time incident in the Coppa Italia first-leg clash on Tuesday, and his response to alleged racism from Juventus fans after levelling the score 1-1 from the spot led to a red card that will keep him out of the second leg. Juan Cuadrado and Samir Handanovic also received red cards in the fracas for fighting.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: It was an emotional goal for Lukaku, who has been criticised for his form and fitness throughout the campaign, with his own club questioning his weight. That context, and the alleged abuse from rival fans, perhaps influenced his decision to participate in the arguing with opposing fans and players despite already being on a yellow card.
WHAT NEXT FOR LUKAKU? The striker will now be banned from the second leg of the semi-final as his time on loan at Inter winds down.