Valencia beat Real Madrid 1-0 this Sunday in a heart-stopping game at Mestalla, adding three valuable points in their goal of ensuring they play in the First Division of LaLiga next season. But beyond the result, Vinícius Júnior took center stage with a disrespectful attitude towards the Valencia fans after being expelled from the game.
The Brazilian winger was sent off after an attack at 90+7 and instead of leaving the field without mitigation, he decided to applaud referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea and mock the fans at Mestalla, pointing at them with the number two in his hands, alluding to the possibility of Valencia going down to the Second Division.
👀 The gesture that Vinicius made to the Valencia fans after receiving the red card… https://t.co/9BDyyRfhOw pic.twitter.com/16S7mDJebK
– ESPN.com.mx (@ESPNmx) May 21, 2023
Vinícius had to be contained by Antonio Rüdiger, since his claim against Bengoetxea could cost him more than a game due to his lack of respect.
Remember that Robert Lewandowski was expelled this season for making a gesture to referee Gil Manzano, whose action cost him a three-game suspension.
❗ And Vinicius’s gesture to Mestalla after being sent off: “A second” pic.twitter.com/yYXNerPzeS
– Sports World (@sportsworld) May 21, 2023
Now it remains to be seen what the punishment the Brazilian will receive, who has been immersed in controversy throughout the season for his childish attitude, which has been his stain on his resume, which has him among the best players in the world.