Vinicius, according to the referee: expulsion that Pedro Martín calls absurd
Referee Díaz de Mera sent off Vinicius Jr. during the LaLiga clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal, a decision that has raised alarms in the white camp. The Brazilian, who came on as a substitute in the second half, received a direct red card that left his team without its main offensive threat.
Reaction from the Madrid camp
The dismissal sparked deep outrage among Real Madrid supporters, who flooded the stands and social media with criticism of the refereeing body. According to fans, the treatment of the Brazilian is not the same as that of other players when it comes to fouls.
Analysis by Pedro Martín
On the Tiempo de Juego program on the COPE network, referee analyst Pedro Martín explained the applicable regulation, stating: “According to the rules that the referees have, it is a dismissal.” However, he added his personal assessment: “To me it seems absurd.”
Vinicius challenges Díaz de Mera after a straight red at the Bernabeu
Martín highlighted the dichotomy between the strict letter of the rulebook and football common sense, which keeps the controversy around the decision alive.
Consequences for Vinicius
The sanction resulting from the dismissal will force Vinicius to miss the upcoming classic, hampering his attempt to regain rhythm in a campaign that has so far been dull for him.
The case continues to fuel the debate about the consistency of refereeing rule application in the Spanish league.