Real Madrid Appeals Vinicius Jr.'s Red Card After Valencia Match

Coach Carlo Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr., citing mental strain from ongoing racist abuse and hopes for reduced disciplinary action.

Vinicius Jr. received a red card for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski during Real Madrid's 2-1 La Liga victory on Friday.
Real Madrid has appealed the decision, arguing the incident warranted a yellow card rather than a red, and hopes to avoid a suspension for the player.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed support for Vinicius, highlighting the challenges he faces, including racist abuse at stadiums and intense scrutiny of his on-field behavior.
Vinicius, who apologized for the incident, is expected to play in Monday's Copa del Rey match against Deportiva Minera as the disciplinary decision is pending.
Ancelotti praised Vinicius' progress in handling adversity, calling him the best player in the world while acknowledging room for further improvement.