Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior received a direct red card for pulling Villarreal’s Nathan Saliba’s hair during their recent La Liga match. The incident occurred as Vinicius was celebrating his goal, prompting the referee to review the situation with the help of video assistant technology.
As a result of the review, Vinicius’ goal was disallowed, and he was shown a red card for forcefully grabbing Saliba’s hair while they were running on the field. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 73rd minute, Madrid managed to secure a 1-0 victory.
Vinicius, who had come on as a substitute just before Madrid’s opening goal, found himself at the center of controversy. Initially elated by what he thought was a second goal, the player was left frustrated and angry by the referee’s decision. His reaction led to a heated exchange with the official as he left the pitch, with teammates trying to calm him down.
Looking ahead, Madrid is set to face Barcelona in their upcoming matches.
