Marc Cucurella criticizes Vinicius Júnior's red card decision in LaLiga match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
During a LaLiga match on October 12, 2026, Vinicius Júnior received a controversial red card following an incident with Nathan Saliba. The decision caused visible outrage among Real Madrid players, with Marc Cucurella vocally expressing his disagreement to the referee. He insisted that if such a standard was applied, the same treatment should be given in subsequent incidents. The tensions escalated, prompting players to intervene to calm the situation on the pitch.
- •Vinicius Júnior sent off after clash with Nathan Saliba.
- •Cucurella confronted the referee over the red card decision.
- •Tensions flared between players, requiring intervention to defuse them.
- •Match occurred in LaLiga on October 12, 2026.
- 7:06 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 I hope if they touch a hair on my head…: Cucurella on Vinicius' red card
"The controversial sending-off of Vinicius Júnior following an incident with Nathan Saliba continues to have repercussions, with key moments unfolding away from the main action. The tension on the pit...
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