Carlo Ancelotti: Real Madrid will appeal Vinicius Junior’s red card – ‘It was two yellows’

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has stated that they will appeal Vinicius Junior’s red card after he was sent off against Valencia for the second time in three years, and just the third red card of his career. The Brazilian raised his arms to Stole Dimitrievski and was dismissed following a VAR review.

Away from the action, Dimitrievski secured a reaction after telling the Brazilian to his face to get on his feet as he had gone down in the box. Vinicius shot to his feet and used both hands to push Dimitrievski, but not in the chest, rather his face. Ancelotti still felt it was not worthy of a sending off.

“We will appeal. What we believe is that it was not a red, it was two yellows. He has been sent off, but the team has responded to this difficulty as it responded to the missed penalty. We will appeal, I don’t know if they will accept it. I haven’t said anything to him, I have congratulated the players, I told them same thing as here.”

Ancelotti was reluctant to say that Vinicius had been lured into the rejection by Dimitrievski.

“It was a touch before from the goalkeeper and then a push from Vini. I think two yellow cards were enough, the problem was over. I wouldn’t say he fell into the trap. He has tried to do things well, as always, sometimes he succeeds and sometimes a little less. But it ends here. I hope I can play the next game. And nothing more, he continues to be crucial for us.”

After the match, Vinicius took to social media to apologize to his teammates, but he could be out for some time. If their appeal is unsuccessful, Vinicius will face a suspension of between two and four matches for his actions.