Vini Jr. confronts Omar El Hilali in Real Madrid’s victory over Espanyol
Spanish TV Movistar published details of the discussion between Vini Jr. and defender Omar El Hilali during the match between Real Madrid and Espanyol, which ended 2-0 for the Whites last Sunday, by Campeonato Espanhol. The Brazilian scored the two winning goals and kept the pressure on Barcelona alive in the fight for the title.
The verbal conflicts started in the first half, with Vini Jr. constantly criticizing the Espanyol side. Leitura lip made by the broadcaster captured insults and provocations from the Real player, who sought to destabilize his direct scorer during the match.
Discussão steps up during gameplay
Vini called his opponent an “idiot” and “silly” on multiple occasions. The Brazilian also stated that El Hilali “will return to the second division”, suggesting an inferior future for the defender. The provocations didn’t stop there: at another point, Real’s number 7 reinforced: “You’re an idiot. Quer pretends to be an idiot to appear on television.”
The verbal confrontation continued with Vini advising Espanyol’s coach to replace El Hilali, claiming that the defender was at risk of being ejected from the game. The Brazilian’s words echoed across the field as he focused on offensive actions.
Confira the main moments of the discussion captured by lip reading:
- Vini called El Hilali an “idiot” and “silly” repeatedly
- The Brazilian said the defender “will return to the second division”
- Vini teased: “You want to make an idiot of yourself to appear on television”
- The player suggested that the opposing coach take El Hilali off the field
- Críticas climbed when the defender committed a foul on the Brazilian
Cartão yellow after VAR review
Omar El Hilali was sent off on the field after committing a foul on Vini Jr, but the VAR recommended a review of the arbitration decision. The referee analyzed the play and converted the punishment from a red card to a yellow card, allowing the defender to continue on the field. The change prevented Espanyol from having one less player in the match.
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Real Madrid wins and keeps pressure on Barcelona
Vini Jr. converted his offensive performance into goals. The Brazilian scored twice in the victory, consolidating his importance for the Real Madrid project. With the result, the Merengue team reached 77 points and remains in second place in the table, postponing the Barcelona title for at least one more round.
O Barcelona lidera o Campeonato Espanhol com 88 pontos. The decisive classic between the two teams takes place this Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), on Camp Nou. A simple draw guarantees the Catalan title, while Real Madrid will need a victory to keep their tournament hopes alive.
The dispute for the Spanish crown is reduced to a single match, with Barcelona in a comfortable position of advantage. Real Madrid, although behind in points balance, seeks to force the definition for later rounds through its results in the final part of the season.
