Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr was sent off during their 1-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian forward had a goal disallowed after a VAR review revealed he pulled Nathan Saliba's hair in the build-up, leading to his dismissal. Vinicius Jr later apologized to his teammates and fans on social media. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho did not attend the post-game press conference. Villarreal defender Juan Foyth commented that while he didn't believe Vinicius Jr intended to injure Saliba, it was a clear red card offense. Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera's match report noted Vinicius Jr protested the decision aggressively. Royal Spanish Football Federation regulations classify hair-pulling as violent conduct, carrying a potential one to three-match ban. This suspension could see the 26-year-old miss Real Madrid's upcoming La Liga fixtures, including the crucial El Clasico against Barcelona.