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Real Madrid Edge Villarreal, Vinicius Sent Off for Hair Pull
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with summer signing Yan Diomande, Ivorian winger, scoring the lone goal for the hosts.
- Following a 2-1 derby loss to Atlético Madrid, manager José Mourinho rotated his squad, starting summer arrival Diomande ahead of Vinicius Junior, the forward benched after recent international duty.
- Entering as a second-half substitute, Vinicius appeared to have doubled Madrid's lead but referee Isidro Diaz de Mera, after a VAR review, issued a straight red card for pulling Villarreal defender Nathan Saliba's hair.
- With 10 men on the pitch from the 73rd minute, Madrid secured the victory; Vinicius faces a two- to three-game suspension under Article 103.2 of the disciplinary code for violent conduct.
- Six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, Real Madrid climbs provisionally to third place, though the team must navigate Vinicius's upcoming absence and ongoing injury concerns in the weeks ahead.
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The top three clubs in Spain were successful in the eighth round of the Spanish championship. Barcelona had the easiest job, defeating Getafe 3-0 at home at half strength, while Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid had a harder time getting three points.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Yan Diomande took his chance as a headline and scored Real Madrid's only goal
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Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 1-0 in their La Liga Week 6 match. In the 72nd minute, Carlos Vinicius's goal was disallowed, and Vinicius Junior received a red card for pulling an opponent's hair. Following the red card, Real Madrid players confronted the referees.
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