Vinicius, it’s serious!

During Real Madrid’s 0-0 against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, Vinicius lacked intelligence in his play as much as in his behavior, coming close to being sent off on several occasions. Amazing.

A few days after receiving the Socrates Prize, which rewards a footballer engaged in societal and charitable projects, as part of the 2023 edition of the Ballon d’Or, Vinicius offered an absolutely unbearable face during Real’s goalless draw Madrid against Rayo Vallecano (0-0), Sunday evening at Santiago Bernabéu, as part of the 12th day of La Liga. At 23, the Brazilian winger is a great player in training. He doesn’t seem like a big player in his behavior at the moment.

“Vini Jr” struggled as usual on his left wing, hitting endlessly against well-grouped Madrid neighbors. But, on a day without success, he did not find the fault or offer a goal to one of his teammates, remaining with a meager record of three goals and two assists in all competitions in eleven matches.

Vinicius attacks referees

But Vinicius stood out above all for his attitude and was lucky to finish the match without a red card. While Carlo Ancelotti’s team felt the poor performance was coming, Vinicus became angry with the referee and was warned (74th). He could easily have received a second warning, synonymous with exclusion, for having pushed the opposing goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski, or shouting at one of the assistant referees.

Jude Bellingham cannot do everything and Joselu, established, did not convert his only opportunity. Rodrygo could have given the Merengues victory at the end of the match, in vain. A week after their victory in Barcelona, Real suffered a slight setback and found themselves two points behind Girona, the new leader. Barça has two points less.