Vinicius Berrão, Real Madrid forward, once again became the subject of controversy on his social networks after the match against Villarreal. An image was published on the player's Instagram account that made reference to the controversial refereeing decision that cost him the expulsion and the loss of his team in the classic.
The match ended 1‑0 in favor of Real Madrid, but the victory was marred by the incident that occurred in the second half. Vinicius came off the bench to score a goal that, after a review, was disallowed because the referee had determined that he had pulled defender Saliba's hair. The referee showed him a direct red card, which forced the club to lose the opportunity to play the classic against Atlético de Madrid. The player, visibly affected, apologized to his teammates and fans through his social networks, acknowledging the mistake made.
However, instead of limiting himself to a simple apology, the Brazilian decided to “go on the attack” on his Instagram account. He shared a publication from an account that supports him, which shows several plays by Vinicius in different matches. The accompanying text said: “and the one who receives yellow and red is always Vinicius, what a shame, what a mafia!” The publication was accompanied by three smiling faces in the player's story, which generated a debate among followers about the footballer's attitude towards the controversy.
Real Madrid finds itself in a complicated position after the expulsion of Vinicius, since the player is a key piece in the team's attack. The club must look for alternatives to cover the striker's absence in the next matches, while the player himself must work on his discipline to avoid sanctions that could affect the team in the decisive phase of the season. Real Madrid's next match will be crucial to regain their rhythm and show that the mistake made will not define their career in the league.