Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. faced criticism for an incident in their game against Getafe, where Allan Nyom was controversially sent off shortly after coming on as a substitute in the 76th minute. The referee issued a straight red card to Nyom for a tackle on Vinicius Jr., who appeared to exaggerate the impact, leading to Nyom’s dismissal. Despite minimal contact shown in replays, VAR did not review the decision, leaving many, including commentators, astonished by the referee’s call.
Subsequently, Alex Sancris received a second yellow card, and amidst the chaos, Kylian Mbappe netted the winning goal for Real Madrid. The incident sparked divided opinions on social media, with many questioning the red card given to Nyom.
Getafe manager, Jose Bordalas, criticized Vinicius Jr., claiming the player taunted him over Nyom’s sending off. Bordalas expressed disappointment in the pivotal moment Nyom’s dismissal had on the game, believing it significantly impacted their performance. He disputed the severity of the foul that led to Nyom’s red card and highlighted similar incidents involving Real Madrid players that went unpunished during the match.
Real Madrid’s victory propelled them to the top of the table, marking a crucial milestone in their season.