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Real Madrid forward has a goal disallowed, is sent off for the hair-pull offence and could miss the next three games.
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Match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF
El Clásico or El Clàssic, both meaning "The Classic", is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. Originally referring to competitions held in the Spanish championship, the term now includes every match between the clubs, such as those in the UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España. It is considered one of sport's fiercest rivalries, and its matches have a global audience of hundreds of millions. A fixture known for its intensity, it has featured memorable goal celebrations from both teams, often involving mockery from both sides.
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Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish professional association football club based in Madrid. The club competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
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MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was sent off with a direct red card for pulling the hair of a Villarreal player in their La Liga game on Saturday.Vinícius was celebrating after scoring for Madrid when referee Isidro Díaz de Mera was called by the video assistant to review the moments before his goal.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has apologised after his red card against Villarreal could see him banned for the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona.
Vinicius Junior was sent off as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, then apologised before later complaining about his treatment on Instagram.The 26-year-old…