Ancelotti furious after the red of Vinicius in Valencia : « We go…

Just after the grueling victory against FC Valencia at Mestalla, Carlo Ancelotti appeared in a press conference to express his opinions on the expulsion of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid finally take the lead in La Liga. For this resumption of the competition at the beginning of’year, Carlo Ancelotti and his players did not miss the opportunity to win the late match of the 12th day of Liga against Valencia. With a surprising starting eleven, marked by the return of Ferland Mendy on the left in defense and the’ absence of Camavinga, the Italian coach chose an attack composed of Vinicius, Mbappe and Rodrygo to start the meeting. After a difficult first period where the’ team was led, things took an unexpected turn in the second half.

The avoidable red card of Vinicius Junior

Ancelotti furious after the red of Vinicius in Valencia : « We go… ».

Probably under tension in this stage where he was frequently the target of racist songs (like last year’s’an), Vinicius Junior, who struggled to stand out, cracked in the 79th minute. Following a new Madrid offensive, it was provoked by the goalkeeper of Valencia. The best player of the year 2024, crowned at the FIFA The Best Awards and the Globe Soccer Awards, reacted to the provocation by a push, considered a violent action.

After consulting the VAR, the’ arbiter of the meeting, Caesar Soto Grado, brandished a red card that many consider justified. In a press conference after the match, which S’ finally returned in favor of his team in the last minutes thanks to a decisive goal from Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti did not hide his discontent.

Ancelotti said Real Madrid would appeal the decision, saying the red card’ was not deserved

Ancelotti said Real Madrid would appeal the decision, saying the red card was not deserved

At first, the Italian’coach challenged the decision of the’arbitrator :l

« We estimate that’it was not a’a red card, but two yellow cards. We will appeal to. He was expelled, but the’ team reacted to this difficulty, just as it reacted to the missed penalty. I didn’t’ say anything, I’ congratulated the players, I told them the same thing as’ici. It’was a touch of the goalkeeper then a push. I think that two yellow cards would have been enough and that the’ case would have been settled », first’ explained Carletto in front of the media.

While his player faces a severe penalty due to this gesture, which is strictly sanctioned by the regulations of the Spanish Football Federation, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Real Madrid will appeal the decision. Although Vinicius Junior apologized after his gesture considered excessive by several observers, Don Carlo refuses to describe this situation as a trap set for his player : « I don’t mean that’il fell into the trap. He tried to do the right THING, as always. Sometimes it works, sometimes a little less. But it’is done now. J’hope that’il can play the next game. It remains a determining factor for

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