Real Madrid to Appeal Vinicius Jr’s Red Card

Real Madrid has decided to appeal the two-match suspension handed to Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr following his controversial red card in the match against Valencia. The club believes that the incident was incorrectly assessed by both the on-field referee and the VAR official.

According to reports, Real Madrid is particularly dissatisfied with how the altercation between Vinicius and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was interpreted, which ultimately led to the Brazilian’s dismissal. The club contends that the VAR official’s intervention, requesting the referee to review the incident, resulted in an unfair second yellow card for Vinicius at the Mestalla stadium.

Real Madrid maintains that the events on the field were not accurately evaluated and will challenge both the red card and the subsequent suspension. The current ban would see Vinicius miss the next two league matches.

This incident has further intensified the ongoing debate about refereeing decisions and the use of VAR in La Liga. Real Madrid’s appeal highlights the club’s determination to defend their player and question the consistency of officiating in the Spanish top flight.

Despite the controversy, Real Madrid currently leads La Liga with 43 points, while Valencia remains in 19th place with 12 points.