Vinícius Júnior Scores Then Sees Red Against Villarreal

Vinícius Júnior entered as a substitute for Real Madrid against Villarreal on Saturday, October 10, at Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, scored a disallowed goal and was sent off after a VAR review following an incident with an opponent. According to CNN Brasil and Terra, coach José Mourinho started the match with Diomande alongside Mbappé in attack. Vinícius was brought on seven minutes into the second half and played for about 20 minutes.

According to CNN Brasil, the Brazilian appeared to change the match after entering and scored when Real Madrid led 1-0. The goal was later canceled after officials identified an offense during the play.

Terra reported that Vinícius pulled Saliba's hair before the scoring move began. After the VAR review, the forward received a red card for the incident and was removed from the match.

According to CNN Brasil, the match came during a difficult period for Vinícius, who had faced criticism before the international break. The outlet reported he had one goal in eight appearances this season and had not scored since August 26 against Real Sociedad. Off the field, CNN Brasil reported that Vinícius was also linked to speculation about a relationship crisis with influencer Virginia Fonseca. The report said the pair had become public as a couple in 2025, separated in May 2026 and reconciled in July.

CNN Brasil reported that Virginia traveled to Miami with her three children on Saturday so they could meet their father, singer Zé Felipe. The influencer's representatives said the trip had already been scheduled.