Vinicius Junior has apologised to Real Madrid's fans after being sent off in ther clash with Valencia on Friday.
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Vinicius red carded after shoving Stole DimitrievskiReal scored twice with 10 menJude Bellingham scored injury-time winnerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Brazilian winger was red carded in a wild game, after a clash with goalkeeper Dimitrievski. The Brazilian bizarrely pushed the Valencia stopper in the head and was sent off, leaving Real with a mountain to climb as they were reduced to 10 men while 1-0 down. Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti's side fought back in dramatic fashion to secure an important win.
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Luka Modric equalised and Jude Bellingham scored a 95th-minute winner, but Vinicius has still taken the time to apologise on social media. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form in La Liga this term, scoring eight goals and registering seven assists.
WHAT VINICIUS JR SAID
Writing on X, he said, in a short message: "Sorry and thanks team!!"
GettyWHAT NEXT?
Real face lower-league Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday before taking on Mallorca in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final.






