Valencia – Madrid: Vinicius Jr scored a brace and equalized in a controversial match at Mestalla

J.Esus Gil Manzano turned the end of the Valencia-Real Madrid match into a treasure trove of Real Madrid TV videos, memes and conspiracy theories. The player from Extremadura should never have allowed Valencia to win and reach Brahim. It was at this point that he decided to signal the end when the Malaga player placed a perfectly placed header through the middle for Bellingham to make it 2-3. Then I couldn’t whistle. He should have whistled sooner or let the game continue. A glaring error that occurred shortly after a penalty was awarded against the Whites that was not given, which was corrected by VAR, and which ultimately cost Bellingham his sending off. Gil Manzano spoiled a good game with a huge Valencia going 2-0 and a reacting Madrid led by Vinicius, Vulcanic and Brahim. A shame.

It was an exciting meeting, back and forth. Before the ball rolled, it was imperative to congratulate everyone who helped calm the tension at Mestalla. Judging by statements made before a joint tribute to Campanar’s victims and heroes, Valencia and Real Madrid have reduced the tension in what is always a tense match. Against all odds, Mestalla starred in the first half the Valencians had dreamed of. It broke the initial dominance of Madrid, who tried to slow down at the start and were met with unbridled passion from the crowd focused on Vinicius. Every ball the Brazilian touched drew deafening rants, as well as the personal attention of Foulquier, the goalscorer of all fields.

Pushed by the fans in every match, the Valencians furiously searched for an opponent and found him in three magical minutes. Baraja ordered pressure on the opposite field to force errors at the start. This happened exactly half an hour later, after just one innocent shot from Camavinga. The safest ones started to break down, like Valverde, who played a pass through the middle that was handled well by Javi Guerra, who has plenty to tire of. Vinicius intercepted the ball, Foulquier crossed the area and his center found his happy ending when Hugo Duro caught a poor volley from Fran Perez. Valencia grew until it became a giant, and Madrid shrunk. Three minutes later, Carvajal stopped and passed the ball to Yaremchuk, who took advantage of the gift efficiently and effectively.

Valencia won back its income fairly. Very fast and vertical, he negated all the advantages of the leader who presented his ceremonial team. Bellingham was placed in the center of the attack, hoping to join in from behind, but was effectively spotted by the centre-backs. First of all Mosquera, a colossus. Rodrigo lost from the very beginning in a duel with Gaya, who played his game well. So the best attacking player was Vinicius, who never stopped trying. He looked for a pass to Bellingham similar to the one that punished Girona, but Mosquera intervened. Before the break, the horizon turned pink for Valencia fans and Vinicius appeared. Carvajal crossed from the right, Javi Guerra touched the pass, Mamardashvili failed to clear the ball into Rodrigo’s goal, and Vini hit the net. A gesture of rage before the local applause and a raised fist as he reached the center of the field.

Indignant, Baraja went to rest. Partly for the goal, partly for the signal about a pause in the attack phase of his team, which felt the blow of 2-1. Without changes, Madrid returned to the game with ambition and settled on the opposite field. Vinicius had an exciting fight with Foulquier, who won several. Bellingham appeared in the inner corridor, got into the penalty area, shot past Mosquera and crossed towards the goal. Mamardashvili’s leg miraculously escaped this. El Pipo responded immediately. He brought in Guillamon and Javi Guerra, who were able to finish the game. Valencia did very well: a pass from Hugo Duro, a cross from Fran Perez and a point-blank shot from Diego Lopez. This was the goal or goal. Lunin’s leg miraculously escaped this.

Baraja’s changes balanced the contest, so Ancelotti stepped in, taking a risk this time. He sent off Kroos for Modic and then Camavinga for Joselu. Once again, Brahim’s performance was decisive. He replaced Rodrigo, again tactfully, and the Malaga man was the perfect catalyst. It was impossible to detect him along the entire front of the attack. He was expecting a great goal from Trivela after teaming up with Modric. He missed by just a little. He insisted, received it from the right, crossed the center to the far post and Vinicius finished with a header into the net. In a frenzy, the Brazilian shouted in front of the stands, pointed to his number, shouted from side to side… The opposite of calming the mood. 2-2.

The final segment was dramatic. Madrid attacked centrally, the ball was split and Tchouameni fell onto Diakhaby’s foot. A very serious injury froze the entire Mestalla, including the players. Madrid were eliminated from the game, and Valencia could have won it. Gil Manzano whistled a funny penalty as Hugo Duro went down without Nacho or Fran Garcia touching him. Fatal error. VAR corrected him, which is what he is needed for. Valencia took the lead, Peter Federico made Lunin work hard and soon after he was able to send Gai’s cross into the top corner. Last fireworks left. Madrid pressed, extra time brought a corner from the right. Valencia cleared the ball, it seemed that Gil Manzano was going to whistle, but he did not, the ball reached Brahim on the right and at that moment the Extremadurian whistled in the center. The ball flew, Bellingham headed it into the net and caused final chaos. A gross, monumental mistake that caused outrage among Madrid fans. Red – Bellingham for protests, yellow – Joselu. Inappropriate decision of a moderate judge