FIFA world footballer of the year Vinícius Júnior has apologized to his team-mates after being sent off in Real Madrid's Spanish league win at Valencia. The Brazil star was shown a red card in the 79th minute for a push on the neck of opposing goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski with Madrid trailing 1-0.

Vinícius Júnior apologised after being sent off in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Valencia on Friday in the first LaLiga game of 2025.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Merengues will appeal against Vinicius Jr.'s red card after the Brazilian was sent off in a La Liga game against

Jude Bellingham missed a penalty against Valencia but managed to score in the dying minutes a 10-man Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win to go to the top of La Liga, having played one match more than Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid could face a tough few weeks without their star player, Vinicius Junior, after his red card during Friday night's intense clash against Valencia. The Brazilian forward was sent off in the final moments of the 2-1 victory at Mestalla following a heated altercation with Valencia’s goalkeeper,

Player ratings from a dramatic Valencia vs Real Madrid game where Jude Bellingham scored late winner following Vinicius Jr's red card.

Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, was shown a red card as they came from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 on Friday. The LaLiga fixture had been rescheduled due to floods in the region last October. And it was the hosts who took an early lead through Hugo Duro.