Vinicius Junior (foto: Getty Images)
Vinicius Junior clashed with Getafe players during Real Madrid’s shock 1-0 defeat, earning a booking and needing staff intervention after tempers flared late on.
Vinicius Junior again found himself at the center of controversy during Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Getafe.
With Kylian Mbappé sidelined by a knee injury, the Brazilian carried extra responsibility. Instead of lifting the team, frustration took over in the closing stages.
In the dying minutes, Vinicius tried to pull a Getafe player off the pitch during a heated moment. The referee reacted immediately and showed him a yellow card in a match already full of tension.
The game spiraled out of control. The referee handed out 10 yellow cards and two red cards, reflecting the aggressive tone of the contest.
After the final whistle, emotions still ran high. Vinicius confronted Allan Nyom, who had exchanged words with him during the match. A physical clash seemed close, but members of Real Madrid’s staff stepped in and pulled Vinicius away before the situation escalated. Eder Militão also appeared visibly angry as players argued on the pitch.
For Real Madrid, the defeat hurt. For Vinicius, the incident raised fresh questions about discipline at a crucial stage of the season.