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Vinícius sent off as Real Madrid edge Villarreal
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 after Vinícius Júnior was sent off for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair during a goal that VAR overturned. The result leaves Madrid third in LaLiga, one point behind Atlético Madrid and six behind leaders Barcelona. The disciplinary panel is expected to confirm his punishment this week.
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Context & caveats
- The final suspension remains pending, and the incident is described through the referee’s report and competing player assessments.
Why this made the edition
A major club result combines a notable disciplinary incident with meaningful title-race context before El Clásico.
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