THANKS, RUDIGER! Watch the moment Antonio Rudiger had to drag Vinicius Jr off the pitch to avoid MORE trouble after being sent off against Valencia – as the Brazilian star was sent off for a clash with Stole Dimitrievsk

Vinicius Junior was sent off in the dying moments of Real Madrid’s match against Valencia after a clash with Stole Dimitrievski. As he walked off the pitch, the Brazilian appeared ready to confront the referee, potentially escalating the situation.

Antonio Rudiger had to drag Vinicius Jr off the pitch to avoid further  drama after seeing

Fortunately, Antonio Rudiger intervened, physically pulling Vinicius away from the confrontation and helping to defuse the tension. His timely action likely prevented Vinicius from facing more severe consequences, which could have included a longer suspension.

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Vinicius Jr forced down tunnel by team-mate Rudiger in angry scenes after  being sent off for pushing keeper in head | The Sun

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Vinicius Jr forced down tunnel by team-mate Rudiger in angry scenes after  being sent off for pushing keeper in head | The Sun

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Vinicius Jr forced down tunnel by team-mate Rudiger in angry scenes after  being sent off for pushing keeper in head | The Irish Sun

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Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. dragged off pitch by teammates after red card  vs Valencia - Yahoo Sports

Thanks to Rudiger’s quick thinking, Vinicius can focus on bouncing back in the next matches without the added stress of disciplinary action.