Vinicus at the heart of the turmoil

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

A sensational entrance. Despite Real Madrid's victory against Getafe (0-1) on Sunday evening at the end of the 9th day of La Liga, thanks in particular to the deliverance from Kylian Mbappé in the 80th minute, it is not really the sporting performance that emerges from this match.

Xabi Alonso's men won painfully against a team reduced to ten in the 77th after the expulsion of Allan Nyom (returned a minute earlier), then to nine, only seven minutes later (84th) with that of Alejandro Sancris. Two events which coincide with the appearance of Vinicius Jr on the pitch.

The Brazilian, who replaced Franco Mastantuono in the 55th minute, was true to himself. Provocative, dribbling, but also talkative, the Madrid winger played a major part in making the atmosphere more tense than at the start in this Estadio Coliseum. Annoyed, the Azulones took the opportunity to let go of their truths at the end of the meeting.

“That’s why everyone hates you.”

Starting with José Bordelas. “Vinicius came to me and said: “Very good change” », Explained the coach, to Movistar +, while deploring this attitude. “He doesn't need to come and provoke me and tell me that. » The tactician also took the opportunity to tackle the day's arbitration. “ Vinicius touches his face and simulates aggression. For me, it's not a red card, at worst it's a yellow. (…) This is what usually happens in these kinds of matches. I'm not passing judgment, but there were very similar fouls in the first half which were not punished with a card. »

A frustration shared by Juan Iglesias. “In football, there are a lot of clashes, it's part of the game. But we can't afford everything. You have to respect others. When we don't respect it, sparks fly and no one likes that. » The Getafe striker even went further, on the pitch this time, by speaking directly to the Brazilian. “That’s why everyone hates you.” »