The recent clash between Valencia and Real Madrid took a dramatic turn when Vinícius Junior received a controversial red card. The Spanish Football Federation has now released the audio recording of the discussion between referee César Soto Grado and the VAR officials during the incident.
In the exchange, VAR officials alerted Soto Grado about possible violent conduct by the Brazilian forward. One official stated, “César, I recommend you review the footage to assess a potential act of violent conduct. Start at 50% speed, then switch to normal speed.”
After analyzing the footage, Soto Grado made his call: “Alright, I’m issuing a red card. The ball is stationary, and the player strikes the defender in the face with his arm. Number 7, red card.”
This incident has sparked further debate over the consistency of officiating decisions in La Liga.