# Bentancur sent off for headbutting Shaw

> Bentancur gets red card after headbutting Shaw in United vs Tottenham match.
- Title: Bentancur sent off for headbutting Shaw · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Bentancur gets red card after headbutting Shaw in United vs Tottenham match. Tottenham's Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Manchester United's Shaw in…
- Keywords: rodrigo bentancur, luke shaw, manchester united, tottenham hotspur, premier league 2026-27, sports, Bentancur, sent, headbutting, Shaw, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/epl/rodrigo-bentancur-red-card-luke-shaw-manchester-united-vs-tottenham-hotspur-premier-league-news/article71569465.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:10:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rodrigo bentancur, luke shaw, manchester united, tottenham hotspur, premier league 2026-27, sports
## Bentancur sent off
Tottenham's Uruguayan midfielder Bentancur received a red card for violent conduct after headbutting Manchester United's Luke Shaw.
## Incident details
The clash occurred with 15 minutes left in the Premier League 2026-27 match at Old Trafford as Bentancur thrust his forehead into Shaw's face.
## Referee action
Players from both sides got involved, and the referee showed Bentancur a red card for violent conduct while Shaw received a yellow card.
## Match context
Tottenham won the match 1-1 after Dominic Solanke scored in added time following Bryan Mbeumo's goal for Manchester United.
## Key takeaway

Tottenham's Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Manchester United's Shaw in their Premier League 2026-27 match.