After going behind 2-0 to Valencia in the course of the first half, Actual Madrid had been capable of claw again for a 2-2 draw through a Vinicius Junior brace however the league leaders really feel that they deserved extra. Jude Bellingham was set to mark his return to the lineup with one other game-winner however the whistle was blown for full time because the cross to the Englishman for the profitable purpose was already within the air. Bellingham’s protests led to him being pink carded following the match so he’ll now miss Actual Madrid’s conflict with Celta Vigo on March 10.
This is what occurred:
And that wasn’t even half of it. The match featured a dramatic 2-0 lead for Valencia by means of Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk earlier than Vinicius Jr. acquired one again on the finish of the primary half to maintain that signature Actual Madrid comeback alive.
Issues had been simply getting began.
Vini double and Black Energy salute
Returning to a Valencia stadium the place he was racially abused by Valencia followers earlier than being despatched off final season, it was a second for Vini Jr. to make an announcement. Valencia did ban three followers for all times due to the incident however there’s nonetheless an ongoing authorized case into potential prison expenses. When Vini Jr. scored deep into stoppage time of the primary half, he raised his fist to provide a Black Energy salute. His 76th minute purpose was additionally important making certain that Actual Madrid would get at the least a share of the factors within the match regardless of presumably deserving extra.
Vini Jr. has grow to be somebody who exhibits up within the greatest moments and that is one other that can go into what’s turning into a storied profession for the Brazilian winger.
Diakhaby horror damage
Within the 89th minute of play, Valencia beginning defender Mouctar Diakhaby was withdrawn from the match because of an damage. When he went to floor after Aurelien Tchouameni fell on him, it was instantly clear that this was a severe damage regardless of the problem being unintentional. Gamers on each groups reacted in horror at seeing what occurred as he was stretched off with what appears to be a extreme, long-term damage:
Jude Bellingham pink card
Earlier than attending to the end, there was sufficient for a lifetime in the course of the match however the ending left rather a lot up for query. Bellingham put the ball into the again of the web for what appeared like a last-second winner however the whistle was blown by the referee Gil Manzano whereas Brahim Diaz’s cross was within the air. Following a nook deep into stoppage time, the time was given for Diaz to set the ball and play the cross in however earlier than Bellingham’s header that ought to’ve gained the sport wasn’t allowed.
Chaos ensued after and Bellingham was red-carded as properly regardless of the match already being over for what the ref mentioned was charging at him and saying “it is a f——- purpose.”
A number of Actual Madrid gamers additionally weren’t proud of the state of affairs posting their emotions to social media as not solely might they be with out Bellingham for his or her subsequent match however Girona may even now have an opportunity to attract inside three factors of first place which is why each level at this stage is important.
