Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid took center stage on Monday, October 20th, 2025 in a LaLiga Santander match against Getafe. At precisely 06:31 UK time, the Brazilian winger’s actions on the pitch led to two red cards being issued to Getafe players within a mere five minutes. This fortunate turn of events would go on to dramatically influence the match. As such, Real Madrid escaped with an undeserved win.
The incident unfolded when Vinicius Jr was involved in a series of aggressive plays that drew the ire of the referee. One of the first red cards came just after Vinicius Jr was fouled so hard that it caused an explosion of anger from a Getafe defender. The defender’s rash challenge was worthy of an instant red, forcing Getafe to compete with 10 men for the rest of the match.
The drama did not end there. Only seconds later, a Getafe player made an attempt to take Vinicius Jr. He committed another foul deemed dangerous or reckless by the same officiating crew. To logically connect the two, that second incident resulted in a red card being handed to the offender, worsening Getafe’s woes on the pitch.
Real Madrid took full advantage of their numerical superiority and demonstrates how to control a match efficiently. Vinicius Jr’s contributions were not limited to drawing fouls. His skillful play and strategic positioning helped his team maintain pressure against Getafe throughout the match. With the win, Real Madrid went on to strengthen their position at the top of the fierce LaLiga table.
This match was the perfect example of the kind of influence Vinicius Jr can have on a game. It sparked a firestorm of debate on social media, and in media wags, about LaLiga’s officiating practices. Some applauded the referee’s punitive response for Vinicius Jr’s baiting, and others asked if the actions were really necessary.
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