Former FIFA referee Sergey Lapochkin has commented on the red card shown to Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during his side’s 1-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal.
Vinicius is not expected to escape with a one-match suspension. The Brazil international is highly likely to receive a ban of at least two games, which would prevent him from playing against Barcelona.
The incident was discussed by Lapochkin, although the available report does not provide the former referee’s detailed explanation of the decision.
Vinicius has made nine appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions this season. He has scored one goal and provided three assists.
He is therefore unlikely to feature in the next El Clasico.