Real Madrid: new revelations about Vinicius’ meltdown against Villarreal

More revelations about Vinicius

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Real Madrid: new revelations about Vinicius’ meltdown against Villarreal

In recent hours, new revelations have emerged about Vinicius Jr and could further complicate the Real Madrid forward’s situation.

Vinicius Jr’s red card last Saturday against Villarreal continues to make headlines in Spain. According to Cope, Real Madrid are expected to appeal their forward’s sending-off, despite having little hope of success. The referee’s decision, made in the 71st minute after the Brazilian pulled Nathan Saliba’s hair, sparked fury on the Madrid bench.

Behind-the-scenes details revealed

El Chiringuito has provided new details about the events behind Saturday evening’s incident. Vinicius Jr reportedly apologised to his teammates in the dressing room while also explaining his actions to them. The gesture shows his desire to ease tensions after his dismissal, as the Brazilian winger could miss the Clasico against FC Barcelona on October 25, depending on the sanction imposed. Real Madrid are now waiting to learn the disciplinary consequences of the incident.

🔴 𝗝𝗢𝗦𝗘́ 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗛𝗢 𝗩𝗘𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗨 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗢𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗟𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗗 ! 🥶 Furieux après l'expulsion de Vinicius Junior face à Villarreal, il a boycotté la conférence de presse et ne s'est pas présenté au micro des diffuseurs officiels. ❌ Il voulait éviter de prononcer des mots qui l'auraient exposé à une plus lourde sanction, 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖̧𝗔 𝗟𝗘 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗥𝗘. Après la rencontre, un sentiment de malaise régnait dans le vestiaire, entre l'injustice de l'exclusion de Vinicius et le soulagement d'une victoire après une trêve internationale tumultueuse. Mourinho veut rappeler à ses joueurs que la frustration ne disparaîtra pas tout de suite, 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗟𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗘̀𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡. 😬 Son objectif est qu'ils ne perdent pas leurs nerfs à chaque décision jugée injuste, pour ne pas être réduits à 10 ou écoper de suspensions. 🗞️ @marca
— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) October 12, 2026

According to the Spanish programme, Vinicius’ behaviour, for which he has since apologised publicly, was not limited to his actions on the pitch. As he was leaving the field, the forward reportedly also pushed a La Liga employee. This revelation could further complicate his disciplinary case, with the footage and the referee’s report at the centre of discussions in Spain.

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We saw it! Extremely agitated as he left the pitch, the Brazilian had to spend several minutes in the dressing room to take a step back from the situation and apologise to his teammates. José Mourinho, furious after his player’s dismissal, chose to boycott the post-match press conference in order, according to Marca, to avoid making statements that could earn him a heavier sanction and cause him to miss the Clasico.

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