Real Madrid’s difficult Friday evening ended with Vinicius Junior being shown a yellow card after the final whistle, following their 1-0 defeat by Real Betis away from home.
The Madrid side were unable to find a way back into the match despite pushing for an equaliser during the closing stages. Their efforts to rescue a result ultimately came to nothing, with Real Betis holding on to claim victory.
Real Madrid were also handed an opportunity from the penalty spot, but Kylian Mbappe was unable to beat the goalkeeper. The missed penalty meant the visitors could not take advantage of one of their clearest chances to get back into the contest.
Vinicius Junior’s booking came after the match had officially ended. The Real Madrid forward became involved in an argument with the referee while emotions were still high, and the incident resulted in a yellow card for the Brazil international.
The caution was therefore issued after the final whistle rather than during the match itself. It added an unusual final detail to an evening in which Real Madrid had already been frustrated by their inability to score against Real Betis.
Although the visitors tried to alter the outcome late on, they could not prevent a defeat. The result left Jose Mourinho preparing his side for a quick return to action as Real Madrid turn their attention to Europe.
Their next fixture will be a home match in the Champions League against Inter. The two teams are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 8 September.
That match will give Real Madrid the chance to respond on home ground after their setback at Real Betis. For Mourinho’s team, the immediate focus will be on preparing for the Champions League contest, while the late booking for Vinicius Junior remains one of the main talking points from the defeat.
The loss was particularly frustrating because Real Madrid had continued to search for an equaliser in the final part of the game. However, the missed penalty and their failure to convert their late pressure into a goal left them without any points.
Vinicius Junior’s exchange with the referee occurred only once the result had been confirmed. His yellow card did not change the score, but it brought the match to an eventful conclusion for the forward after Real Madrid had been beaten 1-0 by Real Betis.