Vinicius Jr saw red this Friday during the match against Valencia (2-1) in La Liga. If Real Madrid won thanks to goals from Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham, the Madrilenians finished the match with ten men after the expulsion of their number 7.
The Brazilian left winger reacted to a provocation from the opposing goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski, with a bad gesture which earned him a penalty. A new controversial episode concerning the former member of Flamengo, which could complicate the situation at the White House. Indeed, the Merengue star striker risks a four-match suspension.
Ancelotti defends Vinicius tooth and nail
At a press conference this Sunday, on the eve of the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey against Deportiva Minera, Carlo Ancelotti addressed the Vinicius case. True to himself, the Italian technician displayed great empathy towards the Carioca, emphasizing the difficulty of his situation.
“It’s very difficult to be Vinicius. Bearing all the insults, everything that happens to him and what happened to him… It’s not that easy, but he’s trying to improve and bear all that… And I keep thinking that in Valencia it’s not was only worth a yellow card”, judged the
Mister.
