Updated on October 11, 2026 at 20:14 UTC
Vinícius Jr. had a goal ruled out by VAR and was sent off during Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal after pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair. Jude Bellingham later posted a message of support for his teammate.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 19:13 UTC
Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Villarreal was overshadowed by Vinícius Júnior’s 73rd-minute dismissal for pulling an opponent’s hair. The referee also reported that Vinícius continued protesting aggressively after the red card, an incident that could put his availability for the Clásico at risk.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 18:13 UTC
After Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Villarreal, Vinicius apologised to his teammates and fans, then shared a post on Instagram criticising the sending-off decision. Journalist Ruben Canizares said Vinicius’s hair-pull incident was a mistake that ruined a promising attack.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 17:13 UTC
The referee’s report says Vinícius Júnior was sent off against Villarreal for pulling an opponent’s hair while the ball was in play, and describes him protesting after the dismissal. He has apologized to Real Madrid and its supporters, while the disciplinary ruling could affect his availability for El Clásico on October 25.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 16:14 UTC
Vinícius Jr. apologized to his Real Madrid teammates and fans after his red card against Villarreal. He also shared a social media post criticizing the officiating, which complained that he repeatedly receives cards.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 15:13 UTC
Real Madrid have backed Jose Mourinho’s decision to skip his post-match press conference after the 1-0 win over Villarreal, with reports saying he wanted to avoid a possible touchline ban. Vinicius Junior could also face a suspension that would rule him out of the October 25 Clasico, though the length of any ban has not been confirmed.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 14:13 UTC
Vinícius Júnior could face a suspension of up to three matches after his red card against Villarreal, potentially ruling him out of the Sevilla and Barcelona games. Real Madrid could appeal, which may reduce the ban to two matches.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 13:13 UTC
The Spanish Football Federation has released the VAR audio explaining Vinícius Júnior’s dismissal against Villarreal. VAR official Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz asked referee Isidro Díaz de Mera to review possible violent conduct by Vinícius during the move that led to his disallowed goal.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 12:13 UTC
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, but Vinícius Júnior was sent off for pulling defender Nathan Saliba’s hair. José Mourinho and the team then skipped post-match media duties, leaving Madrid facing a possible fine.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 11:14 UTC
The referee’s report says Vinicius Junior pulled Nathan Saliba’s hair while the ball was in play but not being contested by the two players. The disciplinary committee is due to decide on Wednesday; the report’s wording leaves open whether the incident will be treated as an in-play offence, punishable by one to three matches, or an off-play offence, punishable by two to three.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 10:13 UTC
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, with Yan Diomande scoring his first goal for the club in the 62nd minute. Vinícius Júnior was sent off after VAR disallowed his apparent goal for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 09:13 UTC
Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior faces a possible suspension after being sent off against Villarreal for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair and then protesting the decision. The ban could keep him out of El Clásico, with a disciplinary ruling expected Wednesday.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 08:13 UTC
After Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Villarreal, José Mourinho skipped his post-match press conference, reportedly saying he wanted to be on the bench for the upcoming games against Sevilla and Barcelona.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 07:14 UTC
Real Madrid beat Villarreal, but Vinicius Jr was sent off in the 72nd minute for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair after a VAR review overturned his apparent goal. He could face a suspension that puts his availability for the upcoming matches against Sevilla and Barcelona in doubt.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 06:13 UTC
Vinicius Jr apologised to his teammates and Real Madrid fans after his red card against Villarreal. He now faces a disciplinary ruling that could see him miss up to three matches, including the game against Barcelona.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 05:13 UTC
After being sent off against Villarreal, Vinícius Jr. posted images of past fouls he says went unpunished and apologized to Real Madrid and its fans for leaving the team a player down.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 04:13 UTC
The referee’s report said Vinícius Júnior was sent off for pulling an opponent’s hair while the ball was in play and not being contested between them. It also described his protests after the dismissal as aggressive and shouted; the report could lead to a suspension that sidelines him for El Clásico.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 03:13 UTC
Real Madrid earned a hard-fought win over Villarreal, with Diomande scoring and Courtois making key saves. Vinicius was sent off after pulling Saliba’s hair.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 02:13 UTC
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, with Vinícius scoring before being sent off and putting his availability for El Clásico at risk.
Updated on October 11, 2026 at 01:13 UTC
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, with Yan Diomandé scoring the winner from Fede Valverde’s assist. Thibaut Courtois made four saves, including late in the match when Madrid were down to 10 men.
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday in a La Liga match that ended with Vinícius Júnior sent off. Yan Diomande scored the only goal.
Diomande put the home side ahead in the 63rd minute. The forward had started the match in place of Vinícius, who came on as a substitute shortly before the goal.
Vinícius appeared to score later in the game after combining with Jude Bellingham, but the goal did not stand. The referee reviewed the incident with VAR.
The review found that Vinícius had pulled the hair of Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba. The referee disallowed the goal and showed Vinícius a red card, leaving Real Madrid to finish without him.
José Mourinho ran onto the pitch to celebrate when Vinícius initially scored. After the decision was reversed, Antonio Rüdiger stood between Vinícius and the referee as the forward protested.
Vinícius later posted an apology to his team and the Real Madrid supporters. The incident turned an apparent goal into a dismissal, but Diomande’s earlier strike remained the match winner.
The final score was 1-0 to Real Madrid. The match coverage establishes Vinícius’s sending-off, but does not establish any further disciplinary decision.
Published October 11, 2026, 20:14 UTC
