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Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0, but Vinicius Jr. was sent off after VAR ruled he pulled Nathan Saliba's hair in the buildup to a disallowed goal. The Brazilian apologized and could face a ban of one to three matches, potentially including El Clasico against Barcelona.
Real Madrid have officially extended Vinicius Jr's contract until June 2032, ending months of speculation about the Brazilian winger's future. The announcement comes after Arsenal were linked with a move for the 26-year-old, who has been a key player for the club since 2018, scoring 128 goals and providing 100 assists.
Vinicius Jr scored one goal and set up another as Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 in a friendly at the Maracana, while Christian Pulisic ended his goal drought to help the USA edge Senegal 3-2.
Brazil enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the most underrated sides in history, but boast a talented squad under coach Carlo Ancelotti, aiming to end a 24-year title drought. Key stars include Vinicius Jr and a controversial Neymar return. The Selecao face Morocco, Scotland and Haiti in Group C.
Vinicius Junior scores twice in the second half to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Espanyol, keeping their slim La Liga title hopes alive ahead of El Clasico against Barcelona next weekend.
