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Vinicius Junior sends message after being shown red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper in the HEAD before Real Madrid secure helter-skelter comeback victory

Copa del Rey

Eldense

Valencia

Super Cup

Real Madrid

Mallorca

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/vinicius-junior-real-madrid-sent-off-shoving-valencia-goalkeeper-stole-dimitrievski-luka-modric-jude-bellingham/bltb39f331a83f9c456#cs87f4592b2c72f90e" target="_blank">The Brazilian winger was red carded in a wild game</a>, after a clash with goalkeeper Dimitrievski. The Brazilian bizarrely pushed the Valencia stopper in the head and was sent off, leaving Real with a mountain to climb as they were reduced to 10 men while 1-0 down. Nevertheless, Carlo Ancelotti's side fought back in dramatic fashion to secure an important win.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Luka Modric equalised and Jude Bellingham scored a 95th-minute winner, but Vinicius has still taken the time to apologise on social media. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form in La Liga this term, scoring eight goals and registering seven assists.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Writing on X, he said, in a short message: "Sorry and thanks team!!"</p>

WHAT VINICIUS JR SAID

<p>Real face lower-league Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey on Monday before taking on Mallorca in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Vinicius Junior sends message after being shown red card for shoving Valencia goalkeeper in the HEAD before Real Madrid secure helter-skelter comeback victory | Goal.com US

Vinicius Junior has apologised to Real Madrid&apos;s fans after being sent off in ther clash with Valencia on Friday. 