Referee's report raises concerns for Vinícius: His apology and El Clásico at risk
Vinícius' dismissal against Villarreal continues to have repercussions. New details in the referee's report have intensified the controversy, with a potential suspension threatening one of Real Madrid's biggest upcoming matches.
A day after Real Madrid's clash with Villarreal, Vinícius Júnior's situation remains uncertain. The Brazilian has already apologized publicly, but referee Isidro Díaz de Mera's official report details his protests following his 73rd-minute dismissal, including an incident in which teammates had to restrain him.
Now, as Real Madrid await the disciplinary ruling, his availability for El Clásico against Barcelona on October 25 is in doubt.
What does the referee's report say about Vinícius' dismissal?
Referee Isidro Díaz de Mera explained why the Brazilian received a red card during Saturday's match against Villarreal.
According to the official report, Vinícius was sent off for pulling an opponent's hair while the ball was in play, despite neither player being involved in a challenge for possession.
However, the report also details what happened after the forward was dismissed.
Díaz de Mera stated that Vinícius continued protesting loudly and approached him in what the referee described as an aggressive manner, forcing teammates to restrain the Brazilian while he was still on the pitch.
The official also clarified that he was unable to identify any specific words or expressions during the incident.
Vinícius apologizes to Real Madrid and supporters on Instagram
Following the incident against Villarreal, the Brazilian forward shared a message on Instagram addressed to his teammates and Real Madrid supporters.
"The joy continues... Sorry to my team and the fans," Vinícius wrote.
His public apology followed a dismissal that has now drawn further attention because of the referee's official description of the player's behavior.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid must wait for the disciplinary authorities to determine the consequences.
How many games could Vinícius miss? El Clásico is at risk
Real Madrid's concerns do not end with the red card. The club must now wait for the disciplinary ruling to determine how many matches its forward will be suspended for.
According to initial reports from Spanish media, the incident could be classified as violent conduct away from the play, an offense that could carry a two- to three-match suspension under Article 103.2 of the disciplinary regulations.
Other assessments suggest the punishment could reach four matches, depending on the final classification of the incident.
For now, no suspension length has been officially confirmed, leaving Vinícius' availability uncertain.
The upcoming schedule makes the situation particularly concerning:
- October 18: Real Madrid vs Sevilla.
- October 25: Barcelona vs Real Madrid at Camp Nou.
A suspension of at least two LaLiga matches would rule Vinícius out of the showdown against Barcelona.
Three key details about Vinícius ahead of El Clásico
- The referee's report: Díaz de Mera described loud protests and what he considered aggressive behavior after Vinícius' dismissal, with teammates having to restrain the Brazilian.
- The apology: The forward posted a message on Instagram apologizing to his team and Real Madrid supporters.
- El Clásico at risk: A suspension of two or more LaLiga matches would keep Vinícius out of the October 25 clash against Barcelona, although the disciplinary ruling is still pending.
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