Vinicius apologises after red card in Real Madrid win
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 at the Bernabeu, but Vinicius was dismissed for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair and later apologised to teammates and fans. Reports also allege he pushed a league employee.
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What happened
Vinicius Junior was sent off during Real Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair. He apologised to his teammates and the club's supporters, while Jose Mourinho skipped his post-match press conference. Reports also say a new accusation claims he pushed a league employee.
Why it matters
Coverage also says the decision has fueled wider debate over refereeing standards in Spain.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 12:27 AM ET: Vinicius Junior is sent off against Villarreal and publicly criticises referees on social media.
- Oct 11, 2:59 AM ET: Vinicius apologises to his Real Madrid teammates and the club's supporters.
- Oct 12, 3:31 AM ET: A new accusation claims Vinicius pushed one of the league's employees.
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