Gerard López harshly described the red card that Vinicius Jr. received in the match between Real Madrid and Villarreal, in which the Brazilian scored after the rival was sent off. The former white club player considered the action “ugly, dirty and treacherous,” and added that the expulsion reminded him of “a schoolyard” where the players fought and the one who pulled the hair was the worst.
López explained that the situation intensified because the incident occurred at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid's emblematic stadium, and that Vinicius' expulsion culminated in a goal for the visiting team. According to the commentator, the play did not have any controversial element and was a “book” expulsion, that is, an obvious and justified red card.
The former player also recalled that during his time playing at school, fights were common and the expulsion of a player who pulled the other's hair was the most serious. This comparison served to emphasize the seriousness of Vinicius' action and its impact on the outcome of the match.
The match ended with a favorable score for Villarreal, who took advantage of the expulsion to secure the victory. Real Madrid, for its part, will have to analyze the situation and decide if the player should face additional sanctions or if the expulsion was enough to cover the infraction.
With the season underway, Vinicius' expulsion and the goal that followed could have repercussions on the League standings. Real Madrid will have to evaluate the discipline of its players and the strategy to prevent similar situations from occurring again in future matches.