Real Madrid were left reeling after their controversial 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday evening. Jude Bellingham headed home in the 99th minute at the Mestalla, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano had blown for full time approximately one second before the ball reached the back of the net, which infuriated Los Blancos.
Bellingham was sent off for his reaction to Gil Manzano, and he wasn’t the only one to express his anger and disbelief at the situation. Vinicius Junior did so post-match when he spoke to Real Madrid TV, stating that “in the end we couldn’t win because they wouldn’t let us”.
The Brazilian risked the wrath of the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee with those comments, as MD have reported that their stance is that his words “had little impact”, so he won’t be banned. This is despite similar instances in the past, namely involving Jose Gaya and Sergio Canales, ending with four-match suspensions for both players.
However, the Committee’s stance has been consistent in recent times, as Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez avoided punishment a few weeks ago for claiming that La Liga “is adulterated”. Real Madrid will be delighted that Vinicius has avoid any repercussions, as he will be needed more than ever with Bellingham unavailable for the time being.
