Vinicius Jr. apologises to Real Madrid teammates after red card vs Villarreal – report

Vinicius Jr. apologises to Real Madrid teammates after red card vs Villarreal – report Vinicius Jr. has personally apologised to his Real Madrid teammates following his controversial dismissal against Villarreal, with the Brazilian now facing the possibility of missing the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona. The winger was sent off during Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu after a VAR review caught him pulling Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba’s hair.  The incident overshadowed the result and could have consequences beyond the immediate fallout, depending on the disciplinary committee’s decision. With Real Madrid preparing for their highly anticipated trip to Camp Nou later this month, Vinicius’ potential suspension has become a major concern.  A ban of at least two matches would rule him out of the meeting with Barcelona, while a harsher sanction could keep him out for longer. Vinicius explains Villarreal incident to Real Madrid teammates Vinicius has apologised to his Real Madrid teammates. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) According to El Chiringuito TV, Vinicius addressed his teammates in the dressing room after the dismissal and apologised for what happened.  The Brazilian explained that the hair-pull was not intentional, describing it as an arm movement during a physical battle while marking his opponent. His reaction after receiving the red card could also come under scrutiny, as Vinicius was said to have pushed a LaLiga employee near the VAR monitor as he angrily made his way off the pitch.  If that incident was included in the referee’s report, it could potentially influence the disciplinary process, although no additional punishment has been confirmed. The final decision remains pending, leaving Real Madrid uncertain about the winger’s availability for the coming fixtures. Vinicius issues public apology after red card View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vinicius Jr. ⚡️🇧🇷 (@vinijr) Vinicius has also addressed the incident publicly . After the match, the forward posted a message on Instagram acknowledging the situation and apologising to those associated with the club. “The joy continues… Sorry to my team and the fans,” he wrote. The statement followed a match in which his dismissal threatened to derail Real Madrid’s efforts to protect their lead.  The team eventually held on for all three points, but attention has since shifted towards the consequences of the Brazilian’s actions.