Ex-Arsenal star Gabriel ‘sends Vinicius Jr into next week’ as he gets red card for brutal challenge at Real Madrid
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FORMER Arsenal star Gabriel Paulista caused a huge melee after taking a wild kick at Vinicius Jr.
The Brazilian defender was in Valencia’s defense as they headed to the Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid tonight in La Liga.
He played a key role in shutting out the Champions League holders during the first half before things quickly went pear-shaped.
Marco Asensio finally broke the resistance seven minutes after the restart as he fired past goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Then, just moments later, it was 2-0 as Vinicius Jr produced a brilliant solo effort.
But just as it seemed things could not get any worse for Valencia then Paulista saw red after aiming his compatriot with a punt that sent his rival "into next week", according to the commentators.
Vinicius had the ball out on the left flank and was going nowhere when the 32-year-old decided to boot the Madrid forward high up into the air after he had knocked the ball past him.
Players from both teams instantly raced over as the referee gave the ex-Gooner his marching orders.
Fortunately, Vinicius Jr, who appeared to escape unhurt, was one of the first to confront Paulista as a host of his teammates joined while Valencia’s team tried to stand up for and then get their man away.
But even when Paulista had made it to the touchline he still had to get past fellow Brazilian Eder Militao - who had gone off injured earlier for Madrid - before making it to the changing room.......
The Brazilian defender was in Valencia’s defense as they headed to the Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid tonight in La Liga.
He played a key role in shutting out the Champions League holders during the first half before things quickly went pear-shaped.
Marco Asensio finally broke the resistance seven minutes after the restart as he fired past goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Then, just moments later, it was 2-0 as Vinicius Jr produced a brilliant solo effort.
But just as it seemed things could not get any worse for Valencia then Paulista saw red after aiming his compatriot with a punt that sent his rival "into next week", according to the commentators.
Vinicius had the ball out on the left flank and was going nowhere when the 32-year-old decided to boot the Madrid forward high up into the air after he had knocked the ball past him.
Players from both teams instantly raced over as the referee gave the ex-Gooner his marching orders.
Fortunately, Vinicius Jr, who appeared to escape unhurt, was one of the first to confront Paulista as a host of his teammates joined while Valencia’s team tried to stand up for and then get their man away.
But even when Paulista had made it to the touchline he still had to get past fellow Brazilian Eder Militao - who had gone off injured earlier for Madrid - before making it to the changing room.......