Real Madrid Tops Valencia 2-1 Despite Vinicius Red Card

Vinicius Jr. was sent off during Real Madrid's comeback victory over Valencia in a heated LaLiga match, leading to widespread discussion about the incident. The Brazilian forward received a red card in the 79th minute for retaliating against Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski, who had provoked him. Following the match, Vinicius expressed his apologies on social media, thanking his teammates for their support despite the dismissal. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended Vinicius, arguing that the situation warranted two yellow cards instead of a direct red and confirmed the team would appeal the decision. The win placed Madrid ahead of Atlético Madrid in the LaLiga standings, highlighting their resilience in overcoming adversity during the match. Vinicius has faced similar issues at the Mestalla before, with this being his second red card at the stadium, raising concerns about ongoing provocations he endures.