Real Madrid secured a dramatic victory over Valencia in La Liga, with the match being decided in the final minutes. Vinícius Júnior was sent off after reacting violently towards rival goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Vinícius Júnior apologised after being sent off in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Valencia on Friday in the first LaLiga game of 2025.

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Vinicius Junior was sent off for petulantly shoving Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski as Real Madrid played out a wild game against Valencia.

The suspension is a blow to a Real Madrid side that managed just two wins in the four matches Vinícius Júnior missed due to injury this season. The winger leads the team with 14 goals across all competitions and is Carlo Ancelotti's best player in almost every match he plays.

Winning FIFA's 'The Best' award for 2024 has made Vinicius Junior the highest paid player at Real Madrid. Last week's triumph for the Brazil attacker will see a new bonus triggered in his contract. AS says Vini Jr 's deal to 2027 is worth €15m-a-year, which he originally signed in 2022.

Vinicius Junior was sent off in the second half of Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Valencia after an off-the-ball push on opposition goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski. After being shown a red card,