The Guardian · October 10, 2026

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior sent off for hair pulling in victory over Villarreal

Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1-0 to stay six points behind Barcelona in La Liga, but substitute Vinícius Júnior was sent off after VAR revealed he pulled opponent Nathan Saliba's hair; his goal in the match was also disallowed.

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Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior sent off for hair pulling in victory over Villarreal

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